Fix your credit score

One of the best ways to lock in a bargain in your home equity loan is to fix your credit score. Generally, the higher your credit score, the better terms you will be able to obtain on your loan. Conversely, if you have no credit or poor credit, the loan terms are likely to be less desirable and to cost significantly more over the term of the loan. Improve the credit score by making sure the entries that appear are correct. Inaccurate entries can lower your score by many points and actually make the difference between able to qualify for the loan or not. Read the rest of this entry »