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What to review on your credit report before you apply

Credit readiness is about understanding what is already on your report and then building habits that make the next step more manageable. It is not a verdict on your future mortgage options.

Read your report carefully.

Look for information that does not belong to you, old accounts that need clarification, and the details of current credit obligations. If something is wrong, learn the appropriate process for raising it with the reporting agency.

Focus on practical habits.

A clear repayment plan, reliable payment habits, and a realistic approach to borrowing can be more useful than chasing a quick fix.

Start before the deadline arrives.

If a mortgage goal is months away, early review may give you more choices and less pressure than waiting until the application is urgent.

Jimmy Mazloumian, Mortgage Agent · Agent Licence #M16000422

Brokerage: Pegasus Mortgage Lending Centre, Brokerage · Licence #11479

1457 McCowan Rd, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M1S 5K7

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