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Some sources of alternative…

…credit can be a cell phone, cable bill, utilities, and insurance. Basically, anything that you have a monthly payment can be used as alternative credit. Once you have a 12 month history for these accounts your mortgage broker will created a supplemental credit report through the three credit repositories showing that these payments have been […]

Establishing an installment loan is another…

…way to improve your credit score. Obtaining a small installment loan from a local bank will augment any revolving debt history you may have. However, try to avoid borrowing from consumer finance companies.

To improve your credit…

…score it is important that you remove any inaccuracies on your credit report, make your payments on time and lower your outstanding debt balances.

There are mortgage loans…

…for those with bad credit, however they come with higher interest rates and have tighter guidelines for qualifying for them. If you are showing a lack of tradelines on your credit report, a easy way to help those scores is to acquire a secured credit card that is insured by a pre-paid payment deposit. Secured […]

When you remove negative items…

…from your credit report, it may take 30 days to report to the bureaus. Consult a mortgage professional in your area. Many will help you repair your credit report and remove all negative items, resulting in credit repair. A rapid rescore process may be an option as well.

If you are working with a…

…mortgage professional, they can order a credit supplement to remove any errors from your credit report. It is always important to have in written evidence to support any items that you dispute.

If you have low FICO…

…scores or bad credit, it is a matter if time to re-build your credit history and add positive trade lines to your credit report. Obtaining a secured credit card and/or being an authorized user of someone who has excellent credit can help increase your scores.

If the increased minimum payments…

…on your credit cards are more than you can afford you may consider refinancing. You may be able to refinance and use the cash out of the equity of your home to pay off your credit cards.

Refinancing your mortgage has many…

…benefits. Lowering your payment and interest rate are the obvious first reasons. However, you can also refinance for cash out to consolidate other bills and credit cards into one easy monthly payment that could save you hundreds of dollars each month. You can also use the cash out to purchase cars, home improvements, educational financing […]

To fix your fico score and…

…have a rapid rescore done may be your only option so that you qualify for a home loan. Having a rapid rescore done may be the difference in helping you to buy the home of your dreams or getting beat out by another buyer to the home of your dreams because your credit report contained […]

Fix fico score - rapid…

…rescore is a process that can help you remove incorrect information in your credit report and give you updated scores in under 5 days. The three credit agencies that utilize rapid rescoring do not work with the borrowers directly. You will have contact a mortgage broker or banker to assist you in the process.

If you have a bad credit…

…rating, it is important to obtain a copy of your credit report and review it carefully. Are all of the debts listed yours? Are some timely payments not being reported? Are your credit limits listed correctly?

Many people are tempted to…

…enlist the help of a consumer credit counseling agency. Although they can help get your bills in order, there are a few negatives that can go along with this decision.For example, on your credit report most of your creditors will report that you are in consumer credit counseling. This can be seen as a negative […]

The types of credit…

…you have can affect your credit score. Avoid finance companies. Try to have a mix of installment loans and revolving debt as your credit history.

Often times a borrower…

…can get pre qualified for a mortgage and be given a Good Faith Estimate when the borrower provides a consumer copy of their credit report that includes scores from each credit bureau.

If you were denied a mortgage…

…because of problems with your credit, try and find out specifically what the problem was so you can try to correct it. Many mortgage professionals will be happy to schedule a time to review your credit report with you.

If the new payments are…

…to much for you to afford and you cannot refinance to pay them off then you may have to work out a payment plan with the charge card company. However they may suspend charging privileges for the account during the pay plan period! It is still a better alternative then consumer lates showing on your […]

Secured credit cards will help…

…you increase your scores. However they usually have high fees. It is important to set a goal. Are you increasing your credit to purchase another home, refinance, pull out cash? Each goal has a different approach. The use of secured credit cards and secured loans will help with adding positive tradelines on your report. Along […]

If you are shopping for a…

…mortgage with a lot of lenders and we tell you while reviewing your credit report with you that your score has suffered due to excessive inquiries, we may ask you to prepare a letter of explanation which may help us to minimize the effect of the penalty in getting you the loan program you deserve.

Checking your credit before…

…applying for a mortgage loan is a very wise decision. By checking your credit before applying for a home loan you are able to see what your credit looks like, check for errors contained in your report, and make sure there are no accounts that do not belong to you appearing in your credit profile. […]

No matter who you are…

…as a person, your credit score only reflects your likelihood to repay debt responsibly, based on your past credit history and current credit status.

You should obtain a…

…free copy of your credit report from each of the 3 main credit repositories (Trans Union, Equifax, and Experian). Do this several months before applying for a loan, if you can. That way you will have enough time to fix an errors on your report and have it re-scored before your mortgage professional pulls your […]

Credit scores and other…

…information contained in the credit report are the most important factor out of the three major criteria banks use to underwrite a mortgage loan application. The other two criteria are repayment capability and borrower investment in the subject property. It is much easier for a home buyer with good FICO scores to get a no […]

If you have a low credit…

…scores be sure to check your credit report carefully; it may contain errors that are bringing down your score. If this is the case ask your preferred mortgage professional about correcting the errors.

Don’t run your credit…

…too often When shopping around for a mortgage, don’t just give out your social to anyone. Too many inquires on your credit report will definitely lower your score. A lower score means a higher risk and a higher risk to the bank means a higher rate. So go with a mortgage professional you trust. Someone […]

Review the top derogatory…

…items in your credit report with your mortgage consultant. A mortgage professional will know the best method on how to minimize its impact on your score.

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