Will my credit score be hurt by my spouse's bad credit?

No, not directly, but their bad credit profile can still hurt your ability to get a mortgage.

Can marriage lower my credit score?

Just getting married won't lower your credit score, even if your spouse has a poor score. But if you have a joint credit account and one spouse makes a late payment, it can hurt both your credit scores.

Steven Porrello

Contributing Writer

Steven Porrello is a regular contributor at Anytime Estimate. When he's not writing about real estate and investing, Steven spends his time surfing, reading on the beach, and traveling.

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