Starting Your Credit Journey & Establishing Credit
Posted On: March 22, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Credit Cards, Education, General, Lending
Starting Your Credit Journey & Establishing Credit
Have you ever wondered how long it may take to build or improve your credit score? Here are a few tips from our experts, whether you’re just starting out or want to improve a low credit score.
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‘Recipe’ For Good Credit
Posted On: July 6, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education
‘Recipe’ For Good Credit
Oftentimes, when people see or hear ‘credit’ or ‘credit score’ they think of credit as a complicated and complex subject. In ways it is, but we’re here to help break down credit into a simple recipe to make it easier for you to build and maintain a good credit score!
Though there are many parts to a credit score, the key ingredients are: Payment History: Pay your...
MORTGAGES - THREE KEY ELEMENTS: CREDIT, DOWN PAYMENT, & INCOME
Posted On: February 21, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, General, Mortgages
If you’re new to the mortgage loan process, or if it’s been a while, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions if you’re thinking about getting a new home. Before getting too far into the process, one of the first steps in buying a home is going through the mortgage pre-approval process. Learning about the most important factors and knowing what you need so you can speed up the approval process can make a big difference in how ‘easy’ it is for...
Why does credit score matter?
Posted On: July 14, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Credit Cards, CSE, Education, General, Lending
Credit score isn’t one of those topics you bring up during dinner, but maybe it should be. Many people don’t realize how important credit actually is and the impact your credit score makes in the grand scheme of your finances. Think of your credit score like a report card, your financial report card - one that will follow you through your entire life. You are the one in control of your credit, so make sure you are doing the best things possible to improve your score...