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How to Improve Your Credit Score to Buy a House

Curious about the minimum credit score for home loan? Follow these professionals’ actionable tips on how to improve credit score to buy a house

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By Diana Kelly Levey

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Diana Kelly Levey

Freelance writer

Diana Kelly Levey has 10+ years of finance experience and is an expert on banking and credit cards. Her work has been featured by Bloomberg Businessweek, CNN, and MSN.

Edited by Reina Marszalek

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Reina Marszalek

Senior editor

Reina Marszalek has over 10 years of experience in personal finance and is a senior mortgage editor at Credible.

Updated January 24, 2025

Editorial disclosure: Our goal is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we receive compensation from our partner lenders, whom we will always identify, all opinions are our own. Credible Operations, Inc. NMLS # 1681276, is referred to here as “Credible.”

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