Mortgage Market Update for the Week of November 18, 2024

This week’s episode includes what’s going on with mortgage rates, rent vs buy reports and credit tips to help you with holiday shopping.

If you or anyone you know are considering buying, refinancing or selling a home, please contact me! I am always happy to help.

How do Inquiries on my Credit Report impact my Mortgage Approval?

Inquiries on a credit reportWhen you apply for credit, it may appear as an inquiry on your credit report even if you decide not to proceed with the credit or debt you applied for. The credit reports that mortgage companies use will show the inquiries going back 120 days.

Why does a lender care if you have credit inquiries – even if you never proceeded to take the credit that was offered to you? Inquires to your credit appears as though you are shopping for credit and therefore may be taking on additional debt. Additional debts may impact your ability to make payments on your new mortgage.

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