Credit score is important when applying for a mortgage. Do you know all that goes into your credit score
Below is a list of the major components that make up Canadian’s credit score.
1. Payment History
Payment history is one of the most important aspects of an individual’s credit score.
People are rated from R0 through R9 based on their credit history. R1 is the top rating and signifies payment within 30 days of due date. Higher numbers represent a decrease in payment time from “on time” to “one month late”, and beyond. The lowest rating level, R9 shows bad debt that is placed for collection. R0 means too new to rate, or that credit has been approved but not yet used.
Some points on the rating system:
2. Credit Product Type
Mortgages are different then credit cards. Credit cards are different from car payments. Credit product type refers to the type of credit people take on and the risk involved with the different forms of credit.
3. Utilization
Utilization refers to how credit is employed. If credit balance is consistently pushed to the limit, then the credit score will drop. It doesn’t matter how high that limit is, could be $1,000 or $10,000, the result will be the same.
If you have any questions about your credit score and how it relates to your mortgage do not hesitate to ask!