The life-span of tiger sharks in the wild is considered to be 27 years in average, even though some may live up to 50 years of age. As with other species, tiger sharks in captivity do not live as extensive as in wildlife reaching only 17 to 20 years.
A credit score of at least 660 will qualify you for a decent mortgage rate. While your credit score is certainly not the only factor considered by mortgage lenders, it nevertheless plays an important role in determining how much you will pay in interest.
Now, on to how you can begin to build up your credit again so that you can reach your goal of buying a home. I'm not sure what your credit score is, so let's assume it's 550 to 600 using a FICO score or from 601 to 700 using the VantageScore. In that case, I would recommend that you begin with a passbook savings loan.