 TITLE: What to Know Before Cosigning a Mortgage CONTENT: Check Your Credit Before Offering\n---------------------------------\nWhile cosigners primarily benefit mortgage applicants when they have a steady income and low DTI, your credit scores will still be important. You can check your FICO® Score☉ 8 from Experian for free to get a sense of where you're at right now. If you have time to prepare, you may also want to focus on getting your finances ready. Paying off other outstanding debts, increasing your income and improving your credit scores may make you more valuable as a cosigner. END