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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High debt to income ratio mortgage loans
Many people have high debt to income ratios and can still qualify for a mortgage loan. There are many options available out there for people who have a high debt to income ratio, also referred to as D
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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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Good Habits for Good Credit
There is little or no financial training or education provided to consumers. Most of what people learn about credit and finances is what they see from their parents or what they figure out from trial
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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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Subprime Loan
Subprime loans are not just for people with less than perfect credit. While many subprime loans are used for people with not such good credit, many are also used for creative financing, unique situati
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What is an ALT A Loan?
An ALT A loan is a term used from lenders and mortgage brokers for loans that are not usually the A Paper best rate loan, nor are they the subprime loan with very high interest rates. ALT A loans are
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How Does Credit Debt Affect My Score?
The debt you currently owe impacts your total credit score by about 30%. Only “Payment History” is a bigger factor affecting about 35% of your credit score. Meaning, even if you make your payments
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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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Bad Credit Loan
There are many programs available for individuals with bad credit. Typically, the interest rates are higher than other programs for people with good credit. A competent mortgage broker should be abl
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I have bad credit, but my spouse has good credit
What options are available? Do the both of us need to have good credit?
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Frequently asked questions about loans
Will I need an appraisal? Most loan programs will require a new appraisal. Sometimes, with good credit borrowers, the bank will waive the appraisal requirement but usually, the bank will want a ne
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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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Am I a conventional loan borrower?
There is a standard profile for conventional loan borrowers. This is just a profile, and every loan is a case by case situation. But in general the conventional loan borrower will meet these criteri
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