35% is YOUR Timeliness

Published: Aug. 10, 2023, 3:36 p.m.

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In episode 187 of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, host Kevin Martini, a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager with the Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, delves into the significant connection between personal habits and credit scores.

Utilizing the analogy of a car\'s maintenance, Martini emphasizes that 35% of a person\'s credit score performance is dependent on their timeliness in paying debts. Likening various financial mishaps to flat tires and rusty engines, he underscores the serious consequences of late payments, charge-offs, bankruptcies, and judgments on one\'s credit health.

Martini goes on to detail the importance of mortgage payments, comparing them to the transmission of a car, and explaining how even a single late payment can have drastic effects on interest rates and loan terms. Other debts, like car payments and credit cards, are also vital, but less critical.

He stresses that the key to a healthy credit score is similar to maintaining a vehicle: paying attention to the details and being consistent in taking care of the financial responsibilities. With timely payment history impacting 35% of one\'s credit score, Martini encourages listeners to be proactive in managing their credit to enjoy the financial freedom that can fuel their dreams.

In addition to his insights on credit management, Martini expresses his passion for helping individuals and families build generational wealth through proper mortgage strategies. He invites listeners to reach out to him personally for guidance tailored to their specific circumstances and market conditions.

The episode serves as a comprehensive and relatable guide to understanding the role of habits in determining credit scores, promoting the idea that attentive and responsible financial behavior can lead to a prosperous future.

Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor | Martini Mortgage Group at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, Corporation | NMLS # 3446 | 507 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | Equal Housing Lender

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