8 ways to improve your credit score

8 ways to improve your credit score By Katie McCaskey, Geezeo.com Why? Because it’s harder than ever to get a loan. And the higher your credit score, the better your chances of securing a loan at a good interest rate when you need one. Read More » Cheat Sheet Biggest Loser Club on trimming [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 00:46:40

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This post is written and copyrighted by FIRE Finance (http://firefinance.blogspot.com). myFiCO Credit Score Watch ... of us new to Score Watch, it's a tool used to: » monitor important changes to our Equifax credit ... or when we qualify for a better interest rate » alert us when unexpected changes to our credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 01:09:38

HOUSING PUSH FOR HISPANICS SPAWNS WAVE OF FORECLOSURES

For years, immigrants to the U.S. have viewed buying a home as the ultimate benchmark of success ... loans, which carry high interest rates and are tailored to borrowers with low credit scores or few ... multiple cash jobs, but had no savings or established credit history to allow them to qualify [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:19:54

FICO Fitness Fundamentals

A FICO score is the number that determines the interest rate you pay on credit cards, car loans and mortgages ... credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The FICO score is linked to just about every ... in your favor) Don’t apply for any new credit cards Review your credit report periodically to make [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:08:53

Refinancing Your Mortgage

Refinancing Your Mortgage Posted by Internet Guru at December 7, ... credit record, but you need a credit score of 720 to access the lowest interest rates. You must fully ... will buy up to $600 billion of mortgage debt. BusinessWeek’s personal finance editor Lauren Young spoke [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 14:19:44

Rates for Friday Afternoon

It’s really interesting pricing rates these days.  I used to be able to use one lenders rates and compare to a pricing engine I use to make sure the ... ).  The conforming rate quote below is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” ... .  Pricing based on credit score of 620 or better and loan amounts up to $362,790 for [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 20:03:48

What To Do To Secure Your Financial Future

If you want to secure your financial future, you must take action ... that there is a government bailout or Wall Street rally right around the corner that will fix everything ... items though. She says that if your credit score is above 720 and your interest rate just shot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:31:34

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

Mortgage Interest Rate Drop Possible with Treasury Intervention

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is considering a new plan to reduce mortgage rates in another bid to revive the U.S ... for the lower rates. There are already a number of additions to rates due to credit score, loan ... is enormous. We saw the results of the investment of $600 Billion into the MBS market last week [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 07:30:46

My Brother’s Nasty Bank of America Experience

Make a couple of late payments and Bank of America will jack your interest rate up to 29.99%! ... . So I called Bank of America and mentioned that I had Credit Score that was around 750 ... of America credit card so I pulled up a statement online and come to find out it was 29.99 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 01:47:49

Mortgage Rates for Friday Afternoon

Compared to the past few weeks, this week seemed a little more calm with regards to mortgage interests rates.  30 year fixed hung around 5.875 - 6 ... is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales ... of the year, check in with your mortgage professional.  Some lenders are beginning to either pull [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 22:14:30

Mortgage Mania 19 - The Jumbo Strikes Back

Amid all the celebration and hullabaloo associated with the recent drop in conforming interest rates as a result of the Treasury Department taking ... be willing to buy those that are considered low risk (excellent credit score, low loan-to-value ratio [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 19:08:17

Greenpeace not giving Apple enough green credit

According to a new article by BusinessWeek, ... . In fact, Apple’s score on their overall “greenness” has barely inched upward. And this is accounting ... for environmental ratings rather than the efforts actually taken. It’s interesting to say the least [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 20:39:05

Top 10 Credit Mistakes

Learning the easy steps to repairing your credit can be a big relief and get your financial life back on track. Most children are not trained in how to handle credit by their families other than with vague ... about interest rates, revolving credit and credit scores was often not taught or even understood well by most [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:11:04

Debt And Bill Consolidation

Debt and bill consolidation is the practice of paying off many loans with one loan ... the chances of missing a payment, which could adversely affect one’s credit score. Sometimes, debtors ... . There can be sizeable gains from reduced interest rates, since credit card interest rates are substantially higher [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:16:08

Ten Credit Mistakes People Make

Most children are not trained in how to handle credit by their families other than with vague platitudes like ‘pay your bills on time’ and ‘live below your means.’ Practical knowledge about interest rates, revolving credit and credit scores ... discover these mistakes by making them. So here is a list of the top ten credit mistakes most often [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 13:39:30

Credit Scores & Car Loans

Q: What credit score is needed to get a car loan? What are the best options in your opinion? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Julie A: Even though the economy is seeing a mild recovery, credit is still tight which means it may be difficult to find a low interest rate car loan unless your credit score is above average. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 05:00:30

Credit Scores & Car Loans

Q: What credit score is needed to get a car loan? What are the best options in your opinion? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Julie A: Even though the economy is seeing a mild recovery, credit is still tight which means it may be difficult to find a low interest rate car loan unless your credit score is above average. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 05:00:30

What Are Benefits Of Good Credit?

By Darren Cason Most people know that if you have a good credit score, you get good interest rates and better offers on new loans and credit ... requirements. Many apartment managers, landlords, and those who offer leases will check your credit ... the credit report is only to verify past employment, but often the credit score is considered as part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 12:00:16

Auto Refinancing Loan – Tips For Getting A Cheaper One

Current economic situation is forcing several car borrowers start thinking about refinancing their vehicles, ... to offer lower interest rates on your application. Having Less Than Perfect Credit While you can find auto loan approvals regardless of your credit score, you will be paying higher interest rate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 12:40:11

Mortgage Interest Rates Hit New Lows

Mortgage interest rates are sitting at about the lowest they have ever been. The averaged 30-year fixed rate loan is hovering at about 4.97% and the average 15-year loan is sitting at just 4.25% as of the week of September 25 th , 2009. These banner rates will be available to consumers with good credit scores, have significant home equity, and know how to shop around for the best deal. If you meet this criterion, it’s an absolutely great time to refinance your loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 17:45:59

Is it True About Credit Card Limit Cut Backs?

Yep, you bet. Actually, if you haven’t been contacted by your credit card company yet you should be on the lookout for some form of a notice very ... are getting financially hit here. Having a polished track record and an unsmudged credit score isn’t even ... that will outline the new terms of your credit card, including interest rates and credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 06:03:30

Why Are My Credit Cards Being Canceled?

In today’s economy, credit card companies are changing interest rates at whim (at least until the new credit card laws go into effect…in July 2010 ... . And this could ding your credit score a little bit, which is not something you really want to happen ... by following this simple tip - it helps your credit score and it lets you keep all your available cr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:59:00

Friday’s Mortgage Interest Rate Update

The comparison of rates is based on when I last posted on (I skipped a week while our family was vacationing at Lake Roosevelt) ... is based on owner occupied with a minimum credit score of 720, “full doc” purchase with a sales ... %) improved 0.25% to rate.  :) FHA.  Pricing based on credit score of 620 or better and loan [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 21:09:42

Easy No Credit Check Loans

September 20, 2009 | By Preston West In Blogging | For those people with low credit scores or low wages, “No Credit Loans”, are an excellent alternative. Although this loan is linked with much higher interest rates it is an option for those with few choices. Because the loans are usually paid back over a shorter amount of time the huge interest rate may not be a deterrent to borrowing funds. For people that need quick cash for a short term, this could be ideal. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 22:50:50

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