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A big part of pursuing travel rewards is learning to take advantage of credit card welcome bonuses<\/a>. Thanks to a recent rate cut by The Feds and more anticipated cuts to come, home ownership or refinancing is a trending topic these days. If you anticipate applying for a home mortgage or refinance, you might be concerned about how your credit card usage could affect this process.<\/p>\n

In this post, we’ll examine how opening new credit card accounts might affect a mortgage loan application and the steps you should take to make sure your credit is in tip-top shape so that you can get the best mortgage rate available.<\/p>\n

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How the mortgage process works<\/h2>\n

To plan your credit card strategy before you apply for a mortgage, it helps to understand just how exactly the home loan application and approval process works.<\/p>\n

Mortgage loan officer Scott Wynn of the Wynn & Eagan Team at Citywide Home Loans<\/a> in Denver spoke with TPG and shared his insights.<\/p>\n

Wynn explained that there are three factors lenders will consider about your personal finances when determining your qualifications: your down payment, your monthly income<\/a> (minus any existing debts) and your credit score<\/a>. The second and third factors are the ones that can be affected by your credit card usage.<\/p>\n

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