06/01/2026
Funding isn’t won on the application form; it’s won in the months leading up to it.
Lower your debt‑to‑income ratio by paying down high‑interest debts.
Avoid opening new credit lines or making large purchases.
Remove business expenses from personal cards to improve your DTI.
Document any new revenue streams, side‑hustles, or asset appreciation
Many applicants are fundable but sabotage themselves by applying too early or without cleaning up their profiles.
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05/31/2026
This was too good not to share.
“The discomfort you’re avoiding is usually the doorway you need.”
A whole reminder.
Shoutout to — Kim the Builder — for putting this one on the timeline. Fellow VIP Bella Sloan Boss doing amazing work with her SKOOL community and continuing to show what it looks like to build, grow, and help people at the same time.
This is a word for all of us: sometimes the next door requires us to stop avoiding the uncomfortable part.
End your May with PURPOSE!!!
05/25/2026
Are you running a business? Lenders aren’t just pulling your personal credit report.
Business lenders typically review both personal and business credit files. If you’ve been denied before, it might not be your score; it could be missing trade references, thin business credit history, or insufficient owner investment.
Unsure if your business is fundable? Complete the funding readiness intake to see where you stand: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/WuvWiv83ckafjskvVf9I?contact_id=cjhw
05/22/2026
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Prompt in comments: share yours
05/18/2026
The Five Ingredients of a Strong Credit Profile
A lender’s scorecard looks at more than just your FICO number. Here are the five biggest drivers.
People often underestimate how a single late payment or closing an old account can shift these percentages. Similarly, they may overestimate how many new inquiries they can handle. By focusing on these components, you might unlock funding opportunities you thought were impossible.
05/10/2026
Today, we honor every mother, grandmother, auntie, bonus mom, mentor, and woman who has poured love, guidance, sacrifice, and strength into the lives of others.
Motherhood is not defined only by biology. It is also found in the women who nurture, protect, teach, encourage, and show up again and again with love.
And for those who are missing their mothers today, we send love, comfort, and warmth your way.
From all of us at Couch and Consulting, Happy Mother’s Day. May today remind you that the care you have given, the sacrifices you have made, and the love you have poured out truly matter.