Higher Mortgage Fees For Those With Higher Credit Scores And Vice Versa
The Financial Samurai Podcast · Financial Samurai
May 2, 202321m 21s
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Episode Synopsis
Do you have a high credit score? Congrats! You now have to pay higher mortgage fees or a higher mortgage rate starting May 1, 2023. Conversely, if you have a low credit score, you now get to pay lower mortgage fees or a lower mortgage rate. Let's explore why this is and how the new rule could be a net positive for society. Because the initial knee-jerk reaction is negative. Posts mentioned: Higher Credit Scores Now Mean Higher Mortgage Fees Or Rates No Such Thing As A No-Cost Mortgage The 30/30/3 Homebuying Rule To Follow