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Credit Reports and Credit Scores
November 24, 2004 What Is a Credit Report? A credit report is a report from a credit bureau containing detailed information bearing on credit-worthiness, including the individual's credit history. A typical credit report includes the following: Personal information. ... more...

HUD's Proposals For Reform
October 19, 2002 On July 29, 2002, HUD released a set of proposals to substantially change the ways in which home loans are originated in the US.  As usual, the proposals were open for comment, and many thousands of them were received.  Mine was among them, and is shown ... more...

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Credit Score
Credit Score A single numerical score, based on an individual's credit history, that measures that individual's credit worthiness. Credit scores are as good as the algorithm used to derive them. The most widely used credit score is called ... more...

Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more...

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Credit Report How Your Credit Score is Determined
Most consumers are aware that they have something known as a credit report that is used to determine whether or not they would qualify for a loan. Fewer are familiar with the FICO score, a creation of the Fair, Isaac, and Co. which distills their entire credit report down to a three-digit numeral. ... more...

Why Does Your Credit Card Rate Keep Going Up?
Have your read your credit card contract through completely? Do you know when it is okay for your creditor to raise your interest rates? If you are not sure about how and when your rates can be affected over the life of your contract you should take a few minutes to read your contract thoroughly ... more...

Understanding Real Estate Terminology
Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers. Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are helpful to learn.For ... more...

College Tuition Costs are Spiralling
So, our children want to fly away from the nest and further their academic life in college. But with escalating costs, can we afford it? Will they have to take part time jobs to stay afloat or can we supplement their financial needs with college loans?These are just some of the questions that ... more...

How to Read an Experian Credit Report
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the Nationwide Consumer Reporting organizations (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian) to provide you with one free credit report every 12 months per your request. This means that you are entitled to three free credit reports per year, if you deem ... more...

How To Apply For a Credit Card
There are lots of places you can apply for a credit card. With the great competition in the credit card market, almost any credit card company is pushing their card offers almost anywhere. Especially at certain times of the year like Christmas time and other holiday shopping seasons or the first ... more...

Inflexible Friends and Plastic Assets, Why Money isnt Buying Love Anymore
Consumers reject financial advice in favour of financial frivolityIt would appear that even though their friends arent as flexible as they used to be, consumers are still stretching their credit cards beyond the comfort zone.The vicious circle of debt manipulation involving banks, consumers and ... more...

The Truth About Debt Consolidation Loans (Avoiding Potential Pitfalls)
Online Debt Consolidation Loans Companies.You've probably heard the advertisements on the radio or seen them on the television or in the newspaper: Be Debt Free in just Days.Easy Debt Consolidation Loans.Erase your Debt Now! Whether known as "Online Debt Consolidation Loans Companies" or "Online ... more...

Your Closing Date-Who Chooses?
If you have found the house that is right for you and your family and you are making an offer you will have to sign a sales agreement. This agreement is a contract and in this contract you will have any stipulations to the sale. There will be certain things that will have to be done before escrow ... more...

When to Use Online Lending Services
If you're in the market for a loan but aren't sure where to look in order to get the best deal, you might want to take a moment to consider online lending services. While online lenders aren't always the best choice for all circumstances, you might find that online loan providers are surprisingly ... more...


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