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In this episode of the Furlo Capital Real Estate Podcast, we dive into advanced strategies to optimize your credit score, beyond the regular advice. We discuss the importance of knowing different credit score models, timing your payments to the statement date, minimizing credit utilization, and the advantages of using business cards for large purchases. We'll also cover tactics like staging new accounts, focusing on the aged accounts, and appropriate inquiry windows. All these tips are crucial for anyone looking to invest wisely in real estate and maximize financial opportunities through strategic credit management.
// Key Moments00:00 Intro
03:03 Importance of Credit Scores in Real Estate Investing
04:17 Optimizing for Pricing Tiers, Not Perfection
05:41 Understanding Different Credit Score Models
08:08 Advanced Strategy: Engineering Reported Balances
09:32 Credit Utilization and Balances
12:56 Off-Cycle Reporting and Segregating Spending
14:57 Timing and Strategy for Credit Score Management
15:52 Advanced Mortgage and Credit Score Tactics
17:11 Understanding Credit Inquiries and Their Impact
19:04 Managing Credit Card Accounts for Optimal Scores2
3:56 Credit Scores and Insurance Premiums
24:38 Final Tips and Strategies for Credit Optimization
// 7 Key Lessons
Focus on hitting credit tiers, not perfection: A 780 credit score unlocks the same deals as an 850—stop chasing vanity numbers.
Ask your lender which scoring model they use: FICO vs. VantageScore can weigh things differently, so play the game your lender is scoring.
Pay attention to statement dates, not due dates: Paying before the statement closes makes your balance look cleaner and keeps utilization low.
Leverage the “All Zero Except One” rule: Keep all but one credit card at zero, and let one show a small balance under 10% for best results.
Segregate business and personal expenses: Use business cards for large projects so personal utilization doesn’t tank your score.
Time your inquiries like a pro: Bundle all mortgage or auto loan credit checks within 45 days so multiple pulls don’t ding your score.
Let your old accounts season: Keep long-standing cards open—closing them too soon makes your credit history look immature.
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