In this episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany Grant welcomes her mentor and friend, Steve Stewart. Steve delves into the intricacies of qualifying for a traditional mortgage without relying on a traditional credit score.

Listen in as Steve shares his personal journey of securing a mortgage with a zero credit score and the tools and strategies he used to achieve this. From leveraging utility payments to using tech solutions like eCredible and Experian Boost, Steve breaks down alternative pathways to building creditworthiness and securing a mortgage.

Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/mortgage-without-a-credit-score/

About Our Guest

Steve Stewart is the Podcast Editor for some of the biggest indie personal finance podcasts like the Stacking Benjamins Show, Afford Anything, and the MilMo Show.

He also created the Podcast Editors Club, now with over 9,000 members, and co-founded the Podcast Editor Academy - which helps individuals build their own podcast services business.

If you’re looking for help with your podcast, Steve is there to support!

Key Points Discussed

• What constitutes a traditional mortgage and the role of a FICO score.
• Steve’s personal experience of maintaining zero consumer debt since 2007.
• Importance of payment history and amounts owed as components of a FICO score.
• Introduction to tools like eCredable and Experian Boost to report alternative payment histories.
• The benefits and security of using debit cards for travel and daily expenses.
• Practical advice on focusing less on traditional credit scores and more on financial responsibility.

Resources Mentioned

• eCredable: eCredable Website (affiliate link)
• Experian Boost: Experian Boost Website

Follow Steve Stewart

• Website: SteveStewart.Me
• Social Media: @SteveStewartMe on all platforms

Follow Tiffany Grant

• Website: Money Talk With Tiff
• Social Media: @MoneyTalkWithT on all platforms

What's Next?

1. Explore the options available through eCredable and Experian Boost to build a non-traditional credit score.
2. Review your current debts and consider strategies to pay them off promptly.
3. Evaluate the benefits of using debit cards over credit cards for your personal spending habits.
4. Share this episode with someone who might benefit from understanding alternative ways to build creditworthiness.

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