How does my Credit Score affect my mortgage?

Your credit score is important because it affects which lender you can get your mortgage from, and what your interest rate on that mortgage will be. Prime lenders, such as major banks, will definitely give you a mortgage if your credit score is above 700, and they will consider applications with credit scores between 600 and 700.

If your score is between 600 and 700, the rest of your application will need to be strong in order to get approved. The lower your score the greater risk you pose to the lender. To compensate for that risk, some lenders will charge you a higher interest rate. Also, some lenders will not lend you money at all if your credit score is too low.