It’s a lesson first-time Western MA real estate homebuyers learn very quickly: a better credit score means a better interest rate. When applying for a mortgage, a higher-than-average credit score will help you negotiate a lower interest rate, while a lower credit score can mean thousands of extra dollars in interest paid every year.
This short video is a great introduction to the importance of your credit score, and includes some simple strategies to help improve it.
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