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How to protect your credit score when buying your home

In this video, we’ll break down 2 common credit mistakes that homebuyers should avoid. 

✔️  What common mistakes should you avoid that might hurt your credit?

✔️  How does opening or closing credit card accounts affect your score?

✔️  What are some ways that you can protect your credit before buying a home?

When looking to buy your home, worrying about your credit can seem like a major obstacle. 

If you have questions about your credit and how that affects your home buying journey, talk to one of our local Hero home program lenders.

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Jacquelyn Sublett

I love teaching and writing on real estate, finance and mortgage topics. I find it fulfilling hearing stories of first time home buyers who we have helped with the home buying process. Writer for the Hero Homebuyer Programs™

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