Will a higher credit score get me a better mortgage?
Generally, a higher score gives you access to more loan programs and better pricing tiers. Rates change daily and depend on many factors, so a licensed lender can explain how your score affects your specific options.
Conventional pricing generally improves as your score rises through tiers around 680 and 740, and a stronger score can also reduce mortgage-insurance costs. If you are a few points below a tier, a few months of on-time payments and lower card balances can sometimes move you across it before you apply.
This answer is part of our guide What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House in Texas?, which covers loan minimums, Houston down payment assistance, and how to improve your score before applying.
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