Credit Scores

May 7, 2013

Short Sale and Your Credit Score

How will a Short Sale effect your Credit Score?

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It used to be that lenders wouldn't even consider a short sale if your payments were current, but that has changed.  However, often, lenders will typically be more willing to negotiate if your payments are in arrears ...

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Feb. 17, 2013

Financing for the Layman

Financing in Layman's Terms

In this video, Elizabeth Warren, a professor at Harvard Law School and the Chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) who is also part of the development of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, shares her knowledge and insight on ...

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Feb. 3, 2013

Credit Scores - More Than Just A Number

Protect your Credit Score, It's more then just a number!

Lenders use different credit scores for different purchases.

When you're in the market to find out your credit score, beware.  The score you receive may not be the score a lender receives.  Scores can differ depending ...

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Dec. 18, 2012

5 Things To Correct On Your Credit

Fix your Credit Score & Improve your Interest Rate

When you're trying to qualify to buy a home or refinance your current home, you'll want to know what your credit looks like.  Recently, a study showed that 19 percent of consumers in the U.S. who reported ...

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Dec. 11, 2012

5 Habits of High Credit Scores

High Credit Scores Help Low Real Estate Interest Rates

Someone doesn't get a great credit score easily or quickly.  It takes time and smart financial decisions. 

A good deal of Americans can boast that they've made it happen.  Nearly one third have a FICO score ...

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