Because some models will take older loan payment histories into account, but others don't, your best bet is to just anticipate that this will impact your credit score and plan accordingly. (ifsautoloans.com)
If you have good credit and a solid student loan payment history, you can create wiggle room in your budget for a home down payment by refinancing. (studentloanhero.com)
Ask your financial institution if it sends CD loan payment history to at least one of the three major credit reporting bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. (valuepenguin.com)