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Why similar borrowers get different rates

The headline rate depends on more than a credit score.

Rate Editorial · 2026-09-10 · September 10, 2026

Loan size, down payment, property type, lender costs, rate-lock timing and discount points can all influence an offer. Two people with the same credit score can receive different pricing.

HMDA does not contain public credit scores. This site cannot establish that two borrowers had identical qualifications, and it cannot explain an individual lending decision.

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