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When Good Credit Marries Bad Credit
November 2, 1998, Revised November 22, 2004 "My fiancee and I are first time buyers and would like to purchase a single family home in New Jersey. He has an outstanding credit report and I have a bad one (collections, ... more...

Are Credit Problems Cured by the Passage of Time?
20 December 2004, revised June 24, 2005 "My credit record is terrible. I have been advised that if I just wait long enough and don't run up any more debts in the meantime, my terrible record will cure itself. Is this true? " It is only partly true. You have to ... more...

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Credit Report
Credit Report A report documenting the credit history and current status of a borrower's credit standing, detailing a borrowers credit history including payment history on revolving accounts (eg. credit cards) and installment ... more...

Debt To Income Ratio
Debt To Income Ratio The ratio, expressed as a percentage, which results when a borrower's monthly payment obligation on long-term debts is divided by his or her gross monthly income. Equal Credit Act Debt ... more...

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Finding a Loan With Bad Credit
No matter what your credit history is the simple fact is that at some point in your life you will need a loan. If you have a few black marks on your credit report and you are feeling that your bad credit will not enable you to qualify for loans, do not feel despair because there are banks that will ... more...

Advice For Securing A Loan
Useful Ideas If You Are Looking For A LoanThe tips below are sound advice when looking to secure a loan for, say, the purchase of a car.If you already have a loan and are wanting to replace the car and take out a new one remember that the previous loan is in your name and it's therefore your ... more...

How to Get a Secured Bad Credit Loan
If you need money now, but have been repeatedly turned down for unsecured personal loans, you may still be able to get the cash you need with a secured bad credit loan. A secured loan is one in which you offer something as 'collateral' to guarantee your repayment of the loan. If you don't repay the ... more...

Can Credit Search Entries Affect Your Ability to get Approved for a New Loan in the UK?
About Search Entries:Every time a lender checks your credit history from your credit file (i.e. each time you apply for a loan), your credit-file will have a record of this. These records are known as search entries. The search entries do not generally say whether you were approved or denied credit ... more...

Home Equity Loan Good Choice for Luxury Purchases?
Home equity loans or lines of credit have increased dramatically in popularity in recent years. One of the reasons is that interest rates are at or near historic lows; borrowing money has rarely been more affordable. Another reason is that Americans are enjoying record amounts of equity as home ... more...

Bad Credit? Get a Payday Cash Advance Loan With No Credit Check
Do you have bad credit history? Even with a recent bankruptcy or foreclosure, if you are in need of some emergency cash, you may want to consider getting a payday loan. The benefits are you get the cash fast and it is an easy process, compared to applying for a new personal loan. You can apply ... more...

Getting a Home Improvement Loan: What Your Bank Needs
The popularity of stores like Home Depot and Lowe's show how many homeowners are jumping on the home improvement bandwagon. Maybe you're thinking of redoing part of your house as well. Perhaps you want the kitchen of your dreams or an extra bathroom. You know you'll have to take out a loan to ... more...

Comparing Online Cash Advance Payday Loan Companies
Applying for a payday loan online is easy and convenient. In recent years online payday loan companies have experienced explosive growth. There are literally hundreds from which to choose. Comparing a few of their features may help you to choose the payday loan company that will provide the best ... more...

Loan: Secured or Unsecured?
Loans are part of life for most people. Maybe you dont realize it, but your credit card is a form of loan just like your home or your car. But there is one big difference! Your home loan and car loan are secured with a tangible, valuable piece of property you can sell or surrender in the event that ... more...

Should You Get A Pay Day Loan?
Whether you have good credit, bad credit or no credit, you are still eligible for pay day loans. Pay day loans come in all shapes and sizes. The amount you can borrow for your pay day loans really depends on how much you would like or need, anywhere from three hundred dollars to one thousand ... more...


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