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due diligencePodcast5 min
May 7, 2026 · Robert Hytha

Reading the Borrower Credit Report

Most note investors know they need to check the property — but for a second lien holder, the borrower's credit report tells you more about your risk.

Ep. 380:00
4:56
  • What you'll learn:

  • How the current address on a credit report gives you a first read on whether the borrower is living in the property

  • What the senior lien trade line shows you — and why the reported date determines whether any of it matters

  • How to read a payment string and what the difference between rolling and delinquent means for your resolution outlook

  • What a FICO score, employment details, and other trade lines tell you about a borrower's ability and willingness to pay

  • Why a tri-merge credit report pulling from all three bureaus gives you the most complete and reliable picture

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