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Dying To Buy A Home? Dealing With Bad Credit

If you have recently had your heart set on buying your dream home but your mortgage company could not qualify you, it’s not the end of the world. There are more options to people with bad credit than ever before. The first order of business

Bad Credit From Credit Cards

Bad Credit From Credit Cards

Those little pieces of plastic can sometimes get you into trouble. Sometimes nothing is easier than to take out your credit card and pay for that sweater or piece of furniture you have been eyeing for months. And who hasn’t been asked by the check-out

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Credit Repair: Good Credit References

Unfortunately, there is no magic repair available today. You will need to dedicate a good deal of discipline, patience and effort to the task. It will be a better idea to start with requesting copies of credit report from each of credit reference agencies. It

Credit Cards For Bad Credit

Credit Cards For Bad Credit

Having a bad credit history will make it more difficult for you to get another card, but not necessarily prevent you from getting one. This is because many banks, if they feel that an individual with a bad credit history has good intentions to pay

Credit Card Secrets

Credit card collection agencies secrets

Have you ever wondered why collection agencies keep calling you more often? There are numerous situations that credit collectors use to get the money you owe. But let’s start from the beginning when you get your credit card. Obviously everyone knows that you need to

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Credit Scoring – Does it Matter?

If the borrower has a satisfactory credit history and the ability to pay timely payments, the borrower may be considered a prime borrower and rated as an “A” borrower. In this case, the loan will be closed using standard mortgage documents referred to as “A

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Understanding the Concept of Credit Scoring Models

Credit scores are used to determine the credit risk of loan applications. This is done using historical data as well as statistical techniques. The score can be used by banks to produce a rank for the loan applicants and borrowers in terms of risk factors.

How Often Should I Check My Credit Report

How Often Should I Check My Credit Report?

You may want to consider checking what’s on your credit report at least once a year. That’s right at least once a year get a copy of all three of your credit reports. You’ll want to know what each credit bureau (TransUnion, Experian and Equifax)