I have no credit score. Can I get a Mortgage?
Do you have no credit history but would like to qualify for a mortgage? There are numerous lenders that have no score programs for home loans, some even allow no money down. However, borrowers will be
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Improving Credit History
Improving your credit history is basically about doing the opposite to that which caused you to get a bad credit history in the first place. You got a bad credit history by not making good the debt
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College Graduate
Many lenders will use college credits in the borrower's chosen field to determine experience. The graduate will have to provide a copy of the degree earned. Lenders may also request a copy of the borr
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No Credit History
A borrower with no credit history may be someone who chooses to pay cash for the bills. It is possible to show a credit history that will satisfy most lenders' requirements. A credit history can be
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Credit FAQ
Credit FAQ When I checked my credit scores online I had higher scores, what happened? There are different scoring models, for instance: consumer, auto, mortgage. I heard pulling your own credit
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"A" credit loan
A mortgage for a very stable borrower with excellent employment and credit history. These are sometimes called "vanilla loans" because the meet general mortgage guidelines and are easy to complete.
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Fico Score Models
A FICO score model is a number that rates a borrower's credit record. The score is based on a number of factors, including how well debts have been paid off, current levels of debt, types of credit, a
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Quickest Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
There are several things that can be done to improve your credit score. The most obvious thing that can be done to quickly improve your credit scores is to keep your payments on time, pay your balance
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The Five Factors of the Credit Scoring Model
The following will analyze the five factors of what comprise your credit score. The five factors are as follows: 1. Payment History-35% of total credit score, 2. Outstanding Credit Balances-30% of
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Your Credit History
A borrower's record of various personal debt ie: credit cards, consumer debt, etc. and whether payments were made on time. Mortgage lenders will review the borrowers' credit history to help determine
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Mortgages for the self employed
While many self employed borrowers love the freedom of being their own boss, they cringe at the thought of taking out a loan because many banks have much tighter restrictions on self employed borrower
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Fixed Rate Refinance
Why should you consider a fixed rate refinance for your current ARM Adjustable Rate Mortgage? If you aren't concerned with rising adjustable mortgage rates, there's a good chance you should be. Adjus
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Refinancing with Less Than Perfect Credit
Many homeowners mistakenly believe that they cannot qualify for a refinance or benefit from one because they have a less than perfect credit history. The fact is I have hundreds of loan programs avai
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Credit Scoring
How are credit scores determined? What is the highest credit score possible? What credit score do I need for a mortgage? Why do I have three different credit scores? What do my credit scores mean? The
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What do lenders look for in Mortgage Application?
What do lenders look for in a Mortgage Application? Lenders are looking to determine your ability to repay the loan obligation. They do this by looking at various risk factors such as your job history
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Conforming loan
Conforming loans meet two criteria: 1. They cannot exceed the current year's maximum loan amount limits. The 2005 conforming loan limit is $359,650 2. They also must conform to the credit histo
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What if I always pay cash , and have no credit?
Some people who are very responsible with their money and pay cash for everything may be surprised to find that they are not necessarily rewarded for their discipline when it is time to take out their
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Repairing bad credit
Probably the first step you'll want to take when repairing your bad credit history is to get a copy of your credit report to find out what's on there. Often times, inaccurate items appear on your cre
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What are credit scores
A credit score analyzes your credit history by considering many factors. These include but are not limited to amount of debt, payment history and limit to balnace ratios.
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Subprime lending
A type of mortgage lending intended to serve borrowers who do not qualify for prime loans because of credit problems or a limited credit history.
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Credit bureau score
A number representing the possibility a borrower may default. It is based upon credit history and is used to determine ability to qualify for a mortgage loan.
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Secured credit cards
Why would anyone want to obtain a secure credit card? Many people who are trying to rebuild their credit, either after a bankruptcy or an extended period of derogatory credit, should consider obtainin
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How do I Shop for a Mortgage
What do i need to know when shopping for a Mortgage? One of the things that you will absolutely need is a credit history from all three bureaus to make sure there is nothing that is derogatory or u
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Are Subprime Mortgages Bad Loans?
There are news stories reporting on how subprime home loans put families in financial jeopardy and are the cause for most foreclosures. Are sub prime mortgages such bad loan programs that one should
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Pros and Cons of Mortgage Insurance
If you are looking at financing more than 80% of the value of your your home you will typically have two options, either pay mortgage insurance on the loan or take out a 2nd mortgage for the balance a
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What is "Established Credit"
"Established Credit" is a term which often refers to 3 to 5 pieces of credit maintained for at least 2 years.
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Alternate forms of credit.
Buying a home usually requires that you prove to the lender that you can make your payments on time. This is done by reviewing your credit history. But what if you do not have any credit?
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Managing Credit
The four most important factors regarding credit are: 1. Pay all of your bills on time. Know what bills report to the credit bureaus and which ones don't. This will help to maintain a better credit r
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What is Alternative Credit?
Alternative credit is an option available for borrowers with little or no credit history. Alternative credit usually is in the form of a letter from the company that holds an account that does not no
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Helping to improve your credit score
A good credit score requires a lengthy credit history. The older the account the more weight it has on your credit scores. Notify the credit bureaus that all negative credit older than 7 years should
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Credit Report
Provided by the major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian & Transunion, a credit report providesa detailed account of your credit history.
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Underwriting
The process of analyzing a loan application to determine the amount of risk involved in making the loan; it includes a review of the potential borrower's credit history and a judgment of the property
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