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Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Sept 02, 2009

Looking good for the long haul - Minneapolis Star Tribune 1 Sep 2009 at 12:11pm HOUSTON - There was little doubt who the marquee attraction was Monday night at Reliant Stadium. Two weeks after joining the Vikings, Brett Favre played into the third quarter of his team’s 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-02 10:58:27

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Real Estate investing and bad credit reports

by Doc Schmyz In today’s world our credit score is everything. Creditors and bankers approve or disapprove loans based on your credit worthiness ... . You will be able to pay your bills on time. Having bad credit can reduce the opportunities of things. You may get approved for a loan or for a credit card but with a higher interest rate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:40:09


Setting Long-Term Goals and Getting There after College

by Landon McGehee I had a relative graduate from college recently, ... . 1. Know your credit score. You will have a credit report once you borrow money from a lender or have a creditor that reports to one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 19:53:11


Credit Repair - 7 Tips to a Better Credit Score

There are many things that you can do that will help your overall credit ... automobile, is going to be approved or not. Bad credit is by far the biggest obstacle in securing a loan from a lender. Thus, there is a need for credit repair to address any bad marks currently [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 08:48:45


Top 3 Tips for Qualifying Your Renter / Tenant

What Make A Good Renter? Is a good renter someone with great credit, or large deposit or maybe  high income? ... really work and how much do they make. Debt to Income Ratio - While pulling credit can give you an idea of credit score and repayment history, how are you going to judge individuals that have gone [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 12:59:43


GMAC Restricts Financing To Credit Scores Over 700

Gmac_logo170 The credit crunch has already been affecting the automotive market for months, ... Related Credit Crunch Hitting Car Dealers (KickingTires) How Wall Street's Woes Affect Car Shoppers ... but now there is concrete evidence of exactly how bad it is. GMAC, the financing arm partly owned [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 14:23:25


Mark Your Calenders - Credit and Bankruptcy Lunch and Learn

Copyright RealCentralVA.com, LLC. If you are not reading this at RealCentralVA.com the site you see is likely stealing content ... ? · How much will bankruptcy cost? · How do I get credit after bankruptcy? · How do I improve my credit score? · Can I buy a house after I filed bankruptcy? View Larger Map Limited Seating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:00:01


How Banks Decide Who Gets Credit

Now that I've worked my notice with HBOS I can talk a little bit more about my time there ... through everything and try to explain to the customer why they'd been refused credit - it'd ... as financial advise.When you apply for credit, there's two main factors. First is your "credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 18:30:00


5 Ways Poor Credit Scores Costs You Extra Money

Most of us wish a great credit inform to acquire vehicle financing, credit cards, and to squeeze a home. But, over these consumer loans, your credit inform can price we in bland vital expenses. What we do not know about your credit could be costing we money.Having a credit label equates to which we can sequence tickets, lease a car, and haven road residence rooms. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-13 23:35:42


Totally Free Credit Report

While we were out at the mall, I can’t seem to count how many credit card agents handed me their flyers and leaflets plus asking me if wanted to get ... on to pay! But what’s good in getting credit cards now are the additional perks that they offer to new clients like totally free credit report and the immediate response to one’s running credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 23:11:25


Universal Auto Loans : Arranged Loans With Different Features

Universal auto loans can help almost anyone. They are even a great way for those, who get their first experience in the world of finances. With bad credit history, borrowers can start building their score and earning themselves a good credit report.So many different features... read more [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:31:57


Afternoon Edition of Friday’s Rates

Today stocks are rallying based on the events that were announced this morning: ... with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales price of $500,000 ... @ 1 Pt:  6.875% (APR 7.550%)   by 0.875% to rate FHA.  Pricing based on credit score of 620 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 20:09:31


Ten for Tuesday (January 13, 2009)

Here’s this week’s Ten for Tuesday. Enjoy! 1. My friend, Lindsay, details how she and her husband are handling allowances. 2 ... , same-as-cash, and no-interest-no-payments. 6. Protect your FICO score as more inactive credit card ... break out the credit cards. 7. The Digerati Life offers up some pointers on preparing for a job [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:39:22


N.J. man learns modifying mortgage to cut payments may impair credit rating

by Moe Bedard on September 29, 2009 · 0 commentsin American Nightmare To confuse consumers even more, not all lenders follow the guidelines.That may change on November 1, when lenders can use a new code to report them as a “loan modification under government program.” The code will clarify which borrowers have taken modifications, but because the modification process itself is not streamlined, it won’t be the only worm squiggling out of the can.The bigger impact on credit scores may depend on how [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 13:48:05


FICO, FICO un day

The Associated Press apparently frowns on bloggers linking to AP news articles and quoting the first paragraph in its entirety ... annually on credit card and other interest payments by raising their credit scores, but many consumers still don't know enough about the complex numerical values that represent their credit risk [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 21:53:04


How to Recover From A Bad Credit Rating As A Result of Hard Financial Times

by Darrell PriceRepairing your credit after you have suffered through a crisis such as a bankruptcy, foreclosure or a series of unfortunate financial events is a must if you are going to move on with your life. There is a lot to know about repairing your credit and raising your scores. Don’t worry; it is not difficult with the tips provided in this article.If you want to repair your credit yourself as opposed to letting a company do it for you, then you need to understand the basics of credit repair. [more...]

Date: 2009-07-05 13:35:08


Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Jan 07, 2009

Maligned Arizona defense strong against Falcons - Columbia Missourian 5 Jan 2009 at 11:42pm TEMPE, Ariz ... credit repair solutions. The new online based company http://www.180creditsolutions.com provides a fast ... Credit Repair Guide Offers Hope for Homeowners - Market Wire 6 Jan 2009 at 1:58am LOS ANGELES, CA [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:39:55


Read More Information About IVA inside this Blog Publication

One of the most widespread causes of numerous debts occurrence is considered to be the excessive and unthoughtful use of credit cards. The only way in which one can avoid such debts is through reducing the use of one’s credit cards when paying the charges. In fact repaying all the debts gives one an awesome feeling. Also the credit score is much improved along with the reduction of the debts level, giving you an opportunity for having lower rates on possible future credits. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 21:55:32


Stopping Foreclosure Through Lender Mediation

by Tomasheus Privetsky You’ve had more than your share of difficulties in the last few months ... A Workout Of Your Loan If you have missed a few payments, your credit score will drop dramatically; once this data is on your credit report, it will be difficult if not impossible to get a new loan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 22:27:21


What GMAC’s financing means to you

The auto industry got another boost from the federal government this week, in the form of $5 billion in aid to GMAC, ... , but you can have a bad 621 and a good 621,” Griffin said about credit scores. “It doesn’t mean ... for consumers with less-than-pristine credit or those seeking a low financing rate on a new vehicle. Here’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:00:09


On Credit Cards and Free Credit Reports.

Finally I was able to pay online my credit card dues yesterday. It’s not that I’m short on funds (since my bill is just a few hundred bucks) ... credit reports. If there are corrections, they should notify the agency to remove credit report ... . I know that paying on time affects my credit score so I always try oblige to my hubby’s reminder. Sometimes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:40:58


Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking for information on how to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing , you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:11:02


Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking for information on how to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing , you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:11:02


Best Way To Improve Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

by Jack Bronson The attitude towards bankruptcy is changing gradually today. As more and more people go for bankruptcy filings, it is no more looked at as something negative. When the debtor is unable to pay back his or her loans they go for bankruptcy filing. This is basically telling the court that he or she does not have any resources to payback one?s debts. Both individuals and companies are allowed to file bankruptcy in the federal court. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 14:16:12


How to get low interest car loan with bad credit score?

Amazon.de Widgets Auto Financing for People With Bad CreditIf you choose optioning car loan or car financing is nothing more than a personal loan to take out in lieu to get an auto or vehicle financing. You have to pay off in easy monthly installment at agreed (Annual Percentage Rates) APR loan until it’s fully paid back.Many Americans; find cars as a necessity to move from one place to another in fast and time efficient tool in modern life. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-10 19:01:24


Maybe Sometimes It’s Not Possible to Save Money

An AFM reader left this comment on my post, You Can Build Wealth Even if You Don’t Make A Lot of Money: I live in the midwest, ... each month (one with a limit of $300, the other $750 - we are using these to raise our credit score ... outreach. (I usually teach 2 classes per year at $400 per credit hour which works out to $1200 gross per [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 16:07:55


Bankruptcy Repair Strategy That Will Improve Your Credit Score

by Jack Bronson The attitude towards bankruptcy is changing gradually today. As more and more people go for bankruptcy filings, it is no more looked at as something negative. When the debtor is unable to pay back his or her loans they go for bankruptcy filing. This is basically telling the court that he or she does not have any resources to payback one?s debts. Both individuals and companies are allowed to file bankruptcy in the federal court. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 14:12:53


Beware of Credit Repair Scams

2009 may go down as the year when more Americans resolve to fix their credit than at any time in history – because high scores are now a requisite ... errors from your credit report. But at a hefty price for something you can do yourself. Others ... and paid them before they showed you results, call the FTC at 877-FTC-HELP and report them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:55:48


Mortgage Refinance – How to get Approval to refinance mortgage?

Amazon.de Widgets Only a few years ago, you could find a mortgage refinance company ready to issue you a loan as long as you had a honest credit score and a first installment. With a touch of paperwork to fill out, speedy credit check and employment confirmation, the keys to your dream house were yours before you knew it. Well, those days have come to an end. [more...]

Date: 2009-07-17 12:09:28


Credit Cards For People With Bad Credit Scores

Sometimes life lands you in a situation that causes your credit to suffer. A job loss or illness can send your credit rating south leaving you with nothing to do about it. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:46:38


The Daily Poverty Post.

First of all, isn’t it funny that when conjuring the telephone, we think of the above? ... , this safe site will provide you with one free FICO score and credit report every 12 months — ... out how to call your credit card company to renegotiate your interest rate! Before we begin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 17:33:45


My Year End Financial Performance Review

Mr. ToughMoneyLove has spent a good part of the past five months being critical of others who use poor judgment in matters of personal finance ... of the almighty credit score.  Depending on your own attitude about these subjects, I may come across ... now looking at the yearly performance of our entire portfolio.  Frankly, I knew it was bad [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:33:20


Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing, you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:15:08


Your Credit Score, Your Sanity

I decided to sign up for credit monitoring at www.myfico ... that paying off a collection account will not remove it from your credit report. It will stay ... from your credit report. If the debt has gone unpaid for 7 years, then it can no longer legally remain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 02:41:50


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


I Wanna Be a Bank

Flirting with the Hindu theory of reincarnation I have decided to do my utmost that may give me a chance to be reborn as a bank ... hit.Does a bad credit score hike your borrowing costs in real life? Again, better become a bank ... can crash into a wedding party, killing most attendees and wrecking the car. At that point Uncle Sam [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 21:12:00


Private Moneylenders The Real Estate Investors Secret Weapon

Real estate investments are very lucrative and offer a variety of other benefits such as tax deductibles and asset appreciation ... to poor credit score. Another advantage of obtaining loans from private moneylenders ... , they are willing to overlook their credit records. This form of financing can prove to be extremely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 23:30:35


GM, Ford Death Watch

Fortune is reporting GM plunges 31% as outlook dims Investors cast a shocking vote of no confidence in the future of U.S. automakers Thursday ... % of sales volume came from people with bad credit scores," said Magliano. "Now the subprime buyer ... is coming back to haunt them. Lenders dramatically cut standards for credit worthiness at the beginning [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 05:40:52


Buy Amway Products, Get Drink, Play Pool. And They Take Away Your Credit Cards.

Wired, reports that a credit card company has come under fire and FTC investigation for “behavioral scoring”: reducing credit limits for people who use a variety of services. These services included, “Direct ... counselors, automobile tire retreading and repair shops, bars and night clubs, pool and billiard [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 16:12:59


The FHA and Impact on Real Estate Values

Today the FHA, the Federal Housing Administration, is a gigantic player in the residential mortgage business. The FHA guarantees mortgages against default, and allows purchases of homes with only a 3.5% down payment, and provides a rock bottom interest rate of near 5%. These lenient terms apply to virtually everyone, even those with poor credit scores and little equity in the home, which are highly correlated with default. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 16:13:23


Does It Pay to Re-Finance?

Does It Pay to Re-Finance? Refinancing your mortgage can be an excellent opportunity to save money and get better terms on your home loan ... of re-financing. These situations include when rates of interest drop, when the householders credit ... t be longer than the householder plans to retain the property. Credit Score Improvements [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:49:52


The Complete List Of Round 2 Magnificent 7, Head To Head

10 Frugal Steps To Help You Survive A Tough Economy by Digerati Life A buyer’s right to do “an additional inspection” by Ardelle DellaLoggia Click ... BUYERS by Roberta Murphy  Credit Scores - Why Your Number Matters by Salt Lake Real Estate Blog: 10 Laws of Moving for Aging Parents and Their Families by Real Sage Advice How a Buyers Agent Can [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:06:17


TIMSS: U.S. moves up in math, but Asians still rule

The new TIMSS 2007 report is out. U.S. fourth and eighth graders improved in math but stayed the same in science, reports the New York Times ... as they become adults. . . . Second, test scores, at least average test scores, don’t seem ... no credit for the minimal math gains. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 10:57:32


We’re Never Going To Go Back To The Heyday

The News Journal reports from Delaware. “For Delaware in particular, key industries are sensitive to national economic conditions ... a certain credit score. Deborah combined the No-Document Loan with another loan and was able to buy ... . That point has been hammered home in recent weeks with employers dumping bad news on workers. ‘” [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 15:48:52


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


Bankruptcy Repair ? The Only Sure Way To Improve Credit Score

September 25, 2009 | By Jack Bronson In Finance | by Jack BronsonBankruptcy has become something common these days. In has become a day to day happening as the fact is now understood by all. It is just a situation in which the debtor is unable to pay back the loan money to the creditor. Everything has become very simple. All that has to be done is to file bankruptcy in the federal court. Anyone, both creditor and the debtor, can do this. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 14:36:42


Listen to this awesome news!!!

I don't know if you remember, but a sweet but desperate reader wrote in saying that her student loans went into default and she wanted to know how to ... into collections! How do I get it off my credit score?My heart immediately sank, but I wrote back a short post ... and it is now officially OFF my credit report..thank God! It turns out that they mailed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 18:08:00


Did God Really Grant Houses to the Poor? You Betcha!

Time magazine just put out an article about how a certain type of Pentecostal Evangelism likely put a large number of consumers more ... correlation. That’s what a scholar of the fast-growing brand of Pentecostal Christianity believes ... who got dicey mortgages to believe “God caused the bank to ignore my credit score and blessed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 06:39:32


Payday One Saves the Day!

In my family, birthday parties are something we all get into the most.  I have several sisters, and they just love it like nobody’s business ... and you can apply 24/7 from work home or work. What’s more, even if I have a bad credit score, the company screams ... a decent donation. So I googled online for quick payday loans, the kind where there’s no [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 09:06:18


The Bank Life: Isn't It Swell

With banks getting preferred treatment by governments across the world, one wonders what life as a bank might be like ... of this former Dire Straits hit. Does a bad credit score hike your borrowing costs in real life? Again, better ... the drunk driver can crash into a wedding party, killing most attendees and wrecking the car. At that point [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 16:28:23



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