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How to Boost Your Borrowing Power Before You Buy

August 4, 2026

Want to borrow more, or simply strengthen your application? A few smart moves in the lead-up can help.

  • Pay down or consolidate high-interest debts and unused credit cards.
  • Keep steady, provable income and avoid job changes right before applying.
  • Trim discretionary spending for a few months — lenders review your statements.
  • Save a genuine deposit and keep it growing.

Small, consistent changes add up and can meaningfully increase what a lender will offer.

General information only, not financial advice.

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