Getting a Grip on Credit

This post is from the Blown Mortgage Hall of Fame.  It originally appeared back in July 2007 on my series on credit.  Now more than ever your credit score is vital to securing financing.  I'm on vacation from Saturday until Tuesday the 15th so enjoy some of the classics while I'm gone.  ——————————————————– Credit is king. In the mortgage industry credit makes or breaks loans. In this five-part series we?ll look at credit from a variety of angles: Why credit is so important Understanding elements of credit Improving your score organically Improving your score using 3rd party help Man