
A credit score above 800 significantly benefits homebuyers, signaling to banks a low-risk borrower who pays on time. This often results in lower interest rates, faster approvals, and fewer questions from lenders. To achieve and maintain such a high score, it's crucial to manage credit card utilization, keeping it around a quarter of the available limit, and avoid new credit applications or errors before applying for a home loan. Even small mistakes can impact scores near the 800 mark.
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