{"id":4272,"date":"2021-12-21T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T22:16:30","slug":"the-importance-of-good-credit-scores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/the-importance-of-good-credit-scores\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Good Credit Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today\u2019s economy increasingly relies on credit to finance\npurchases \u2013 from something as simple as lunch to a complicated mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reliance on credit has made having a strong credit\nscore \u2013 a three-digit number that represents the likelihood of you paying your\nbills on time, an important financial tool. They can determine where you live,\nwhether you need to make deposits to set up utilities, get a job offer, even\nthe type of cell phone plan you\u2019re offered. Here are four reasons why having a\nsolid credit score is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easier credit approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People with good credit scores are more likely to have an\neasier time getting their credit applications approved. Lenders are comfortable\nlending money to these individuals because they\u2019re financially trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better loan terms and options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants with high credit scores have access to more loan\nand credit card options and better terms, including the ability to borrow\nlarger loan amounts. This can make finding financing for large purchases, like\na car or new home, easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower interest rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest rates are the cost you pay for borrowing money. Lenders use your credit score to determine the interest rate you\u2019ll qualify for. What does this matter? The interest rate is essentially the cost you\u2019ll pay for borrowing money. If you have a high credit score, the more likely you\u2019ll qualify for the best interest rates and lower finance charges on credit cards. The difference in interest rates or finance charges can translate into thousands of dollars saved over the life of your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some auto and home insurance companies may offer discounts on premiums for people with higher credit scores. Your credit score is only a portion of the factors that insurance underwriters use to determine your premiums, and don\u2019t worry\u2014lower credit scores won\u2019t disqualify you from being insured or have your policy canceled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s real power in having a solid credit score. That\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t delay checking your credit history and fixing any errors. Getting your credit score in shape puts you in the best possible financial situation for getting a mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to jump into the home buying process, we\u2019re ready and excited to help! Visit us online to learn more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/community-list\">new home communities throughout the Bay Area<\/a>. Our experienced team will guide you through the buying process and help you find the right home for your family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s economy increasingly relies on credit to finance purchases \u2013 from something as simple as lunch to a complicated mortgage. This reliance on credit has made having a strong credit score \u2013 a three-digit number that represents the likelihood of you paying your bills on time, an important financial tool. 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