9 Reasons for a good credit rating or FICO score

Does my credit rating really matter? That question goes through a lot of people's heads as they max out their credit card or don't pay their automobile payment Huntsville Alabama car loans financing with bad credit mortgage home loans, real estate auto insurance, web design. Huntsville schools festivals business events and community [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 12:51:43

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Liens

If you do not pay State or Federal taxes or pay a debt owed to a creditor, they can make a claim against your property ... from the mortgage and the lien! How does a lien affect my credit report and credit score? This type of security interest looks very bad on your credit report. Potential lenders see a lien on file [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:30:06

Improve Your Credit Score - Determine Your Creditworthiness

Sure, the economy may be flailing, but learning to preserve and maintain your creditworthiness and improve your credit score is still extremely important. If you’ve spent any time watching or reading the news, you’re aware that bad mortgages obtained with faulty credit lending practices and other flawed methods have sent the economy into a ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 19:00:48

The loan money i$ out there…….

Qualifying for a mortgage is not nearly as easy these days as it was just a couple of years ago, before the subprime-loan-market collapse and the worldwide credit freeze. Still, mortgages ... and detail – good or bad – your borrowing record contains. A consumer whose credit score is a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:02:23

New Year, Better Credit Score: Post 3

stockxpertcom_id12723501_size0-743295.jpg So FICO has branded you with a not-so-desirable credit score and you have made the resolution to bring ... month.  Remember also, not all debt is bad.  Items like mortgages and car loans on your credit report ... and see if they will take the late payment off so it doesn’t show up on your credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:55:57

Poor Credit Scores And House Loan Possibilities

When applying for a mortgage as part of your overall preparation for home ownership, your credit score is vital ... (FHA) home loan. In this article, we’ll cover both options. 1. Sub-prime lenders who offer “bad ... that loan is going to cost you in interest over the life of the loan. If your credit score is below [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:39:12

How to Repair Bad Credit – Find Out Just How Easy This Can Be

Lower credit scores are the result of minimum payments, late payments, too many cards and not enough income, and bad financial planning. Most people who have a credit card can not afford the lifestyle they live, and end up using most of their monthly income on credit cards…Last 5 posts by LendingTree Says Google's Getting Into Mortgage Quotes - September 11th, 2009U.S. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-12 06:00:56

Topics In First Time Mortgages Explained

Topics In First Time Mortgages Explained Posted By Chris Channing on @ 11:30 pm by Chris Channing When it comes time to buy a house or vehicle, ... locations. Having a bad credit score often hinders many from even attempting to obtain a mortgage loan. This shouldn’t be a deciding factor, since many lenders these days expect most to have a less [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 04:30:38

Topics In First Time Mortgages Explained

Topics In First Time Mortgages Explained Posted By Chris Channing on @ 10: ... can be discounted as a tax write off where applicable. Having a bad credit score often hinders many from even attempting to obtain a mortgage loan. This shouldn’t be a deciding factor, since many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 03:44:39

2007 Vs 2009

“The 14 Biggest Differences Between Investing NOW & Investing Pre Dec 2007” ... shortfalling properties, low yields and bad credit scores 2) Pre 2007: People were talking about growth ... in this 14) Pre 2007: Mortgage rates would change slowly, incrementally & infrequently. Cred [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:06:40

How to Up Your Odds of Getting a Mortgage

by Troy Cruz William Engle Dawn Khoury James Nissen Robert Hill Chris Laning Janet Taylor Jack Enders Bruce Gross Rick Bean Keith Wood Ray Johnson ... is. When you are doing your homework, make sure you get your credit score. This is going to tell you how good or how bad ... that is going to lend to you. If your credit score is good, you are going to find [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 09:20:10

Friday’s Rates on Thursday

Huh?  Since tomorrow is Independence Day, the bond markets will be closed…so I thought I would provide you with mortgage rates on today ... with a minimum credit score of 720, “full doc” purchase with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan ... %.   Rates should be doing great with all this bad news, right?  Not so fast!  It seems as though Wall Street [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 18:00:27

Help a Reader: Money Trouble

Here's a question a reader recently left here: My job closed up I worked for 25 yrs. My new job, I took a $15,000 pay cut a year ... my mortgages on time and never late on card payments, credit score of 735 and a ratio of 95-100%. I’ ... . I'm a single dad, divorced for 7yrs, raising my two kids on my own. Stuck in bad mortgage where [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 19:45:22

Mortgage Rates following a Dismal Jobs Report

This mornings Jobs Report was ugly. 240,000 non-farm jobs lost in October (higher than the expected 200,000) and unemployment at 6.5% ... with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan amount of $400,000. Rates are priced based on a low-mid credit score ... . Equally bad are the revisions to August and September's figures reflecting additional losses [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 16:48:53

What up Party People?

Firstly...Happy New Year to all.Secondly...I know what you're thinking...where are the baby bump pics?? ... of the kiddos, working, and embarking on a massive credit clean-up so that my FICO score will be mortgage ... anyway.My heartburn is awful, I only throw up occasionally now, and my sciatica is so bad I can barely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 20:33:00

Just Tricks…No Treats for Friday’s Rates

Mortgage rates continue to trend upwards like mummies crawling out of their graves.  (Sorry…bad reach. Booooo).  October has been terrible for rates! ... FHA.  Pricing based on credit score of 620 or better and loan amounts up to $362,790 for FHA in King ... all ready be factoring bad news into their brew. Conforming Mortgage Rates (loan amounts up to [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 19:48:17

Shop around for mortgage broker?

My husband and I are planning on selling our condo soon, ... with us. Is it bad to shop around on a mortgage broker? The brokers are just doing a preliminary analysis on our situation with a copy of my credit report and my score, once they each tell me how much [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 15:32:05

Mortgage Rates Rising with Inflation

Rates are continuing their climb up upwards.  Helping to fuel this rise in rates, ... rate quote below is based on owner occupied with a minimum credit score of 720, “full doc” purchase ... to trade the safety of bonds (such as mortgage backed securities) for stocks.   Great for stocks = bad [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 20:59:03

Good News For Buyers Is Always Bad News For Sellers

The Desplains Times reports from Illinois. “Last month Dan decided to stop paying his mortgage. It was hard for him ... be able to afford anything.’” “To finance the purchase he obtained two mortgages, one for 80 percent ... keep dropping,’ he said. ‘They go down by about $5,000 every month.’” “Dan’s credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 14:48:03

When You Are Eligible For A Free Credit Report

By Federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report per year directly from a credit-reporting agency only if you certify that: 1 ... to know, whether you need a new credit card, an auto loan, or a mortgage. Lenders use your credit scores ... to obtain the best rates. Bad credit costs thousands of dollars! About The Author Virginia Broobin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 07:59:27

Is it Possible to Get a Mortgage with Bad Credit?

by Troy Cruz William Engle Dawn Khoury James Nissen Robert Hill Chris Laning Janet Taylor Jack Enders Bruce Gross Rick Bean Keith Wood Ray Johnson ... Barney Bernard Ailleann Alan How good is your credit? If you know your credit score and won’ ... . A good credit score is going to get you a better interest rate, but just because your credit is bad [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 18:11:06

Should You Walk Away From Your Home?

(source) Despite the struggle, most responsible homeowners don’t think twice about whether they should make the mortgage payment each month ... back from bad credit and don’t want to let your credit score sink again. Whether you choose to fight ... a shot at a loan modification, when you can just take the “Free Housing For Six Months Package” [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 22:29:29

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