Credit: What you need to know  
  When it comes to buying a home, traditionally you were only as good as the number on your credit score. For many Americans, this created an invisible barrier to home buying. It is estimated that some 35 to 50 million people in the United States do not have a full credit reporting history. However, this is all changing. Every American should be able to fulfill the dream and rewards that come with home ownership. It can be a difficult task to be properly prepared to purchase a home, but we’re here to help.  
     
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