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My credit score is not so good but improving. Do lenders require a minimum credit score?

I am considering buying a home in a number of years. In the meantime I am trying to improve my credit by taking out a mix of credit cards, auto loans, and personal loans. I plan on taking amounts that I can easily afford. I am wondering if there is such a thing as a minimum credit score requirement?

Will purchasing a home hurt my credit score?

I recently purchased a home. Does this have a negative impact on my credit score? If so, approx. how long will it take to recover back or better my original score?

Is it better for my credit score to lower my credit utilization, or pay off old delinquent debt?

Would it be more beneficial to my credit score to use some extra money I have and pay off 3 credit cards that I currently have active (never been late on any of them, but the balances are close to the credit limit), or, would I see a better benefit to my credit score by using the money and paying off 3 older/charged off collections accounts that show on my credit? I'm not sure if resolvi...
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Which is worse, having bad credit or no credit at all?

Which is worse, having bad credit or no credit at all?

How do I figure my FICO score?

How do I calculate my FICO score?

Credit applications and their impacts on your credit score.

Does applying for a credit card or a car loan have a negative effect on your credit score?

I expect a bonus check. Which of my credit card accounts should I pay first to increase my credit score?

Bill, I am getting a bonus check next week and can pay a few bills off or a loan, but just not sure which one (that would affect my credit score the best). The check would be in the range around $2500-$2600. Credit Card-Home Depot: Bal: $675.00 CL: $800.00 Credit Card-HFC: Bal: $650.00 CL: $750.00 Credit Card-Goodyear: Bal: $663.00 CL: $1600.00 Credit Card-M/C: Bal: $685.00 CL: $750.00 or a ...
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Will I improve my credit score if I piggyback on my spouse's credit card?

Currently, I am in the process of improving my credit score. Right now my credit score is 574. My wife has near perfect credit, above 750. My question is in the long run would it be more beneficial to get my own credit card and raise my credit slowly or be added to my wife's credit card? I've heard that by adding someone with a lower credit score to someone with a higher one it will ...
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Why do my credit scores from Experian and Equifax differ by 50 points?

I pulled my credit score with Experian two months ago and my score was 619. I just recently pulled my credit score with Equifax and my score was 570. In the past two months I have paid off personal loan. Why did this lower my credit score?

What factors affect my credit score? If I co-sign a loan will that hurt my credit score?

What can affect my credit score? I.E. shopping around for car insurance? Co-signing for a family member?