Tag Archives: credit score

High Balances and Credit Scores

Q: If I want to help my credit score should I pay off all my credit card balances & my car loan?  I heard high balances on credit hurt scores? Read More.

Is there a minimum credit score that landlords look for in potential renters?

Q: Is there a cutoff that landlords look for in scores in renting in the Manhattan market? Read More.

If I’m thinking about moving from Canada to New York City, what preliminary steps should I take?

Q: I am Canadian living in Canada and one day I would like to buy a small apartment in NYC. Besides the down payment, which I am assuming is 20%, what do I need to have to make this happen?  Thanks. Read More.

Can you please tell us how general credit balances affect the scores?

Q:  Can you please tell us how general credit balances affect the scores? Read More.