Most lenders want to see a minimum of three credit trade lines on your credit report in order to extend credit to you and finance you for a mortgage. Usually, they want these trade lines to be open for at least 12 months. Therefore, paying cash for everything and not establishing credit can actually lower your chances of qualifying for the best deal and financing for yourself. Having little to no credit established does not demonstrate that you have the ability to handle repaying back debt.

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