To Buy A House | Preparing

: Aim for this down payment to avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

: Correct errors and avoid opening new lines of credit (like car loans) which can tank your score. The 20/30/40 Rule : Use this for a healthy balance: preparing to buy a house

Before looking at a single listing, you must prove to lenders that you are a "safe bet". : Aim for this down payment to avoid

: Pull reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. preparing to buy a house