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What Is a Credit Report?
September 10, 2003 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 shows some personal information including social security number; current and past ... more...

Is Credit Scoring Fair to Minorities?
December 21, 1998 "I was shocked to discover recently that my credit rating, called a 'FICO score', was poor, due largely to a 90-day past-due bill that I have every year because my work is seasonal. Comes the spring I always pay the bills in full? Most of my ... 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...

Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

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Is A Student Loan Consolidation Or Federal Student Loan Consolidation Right For You?
With the cost of education going through the roof, going to college can be very costly. Many students dont have thousands of dollars to pay their way through college. This is why so many college students use student loans and federal student loans to get themselves through college. When it comes ... more...

16.4% APR $5,000 Auto Loan...HELP!
Are you the victim of a high interest rate auto loan? If so, the following email discussion may help you. Read on:DEAR LoanResources.Net:I was very impressed with your article entitled "8 Point Checklist, Evaluating Online Lenders."I have tried several sources to refinance my auto. I only have 2 ... more...

Loan Officer Marketing: How to Build Magnetic Campaigns
Keeping your name visible by advertising consistently generates awareness. Getting quoted in the media creates publicity. Making guest appearances at real estate offices and at networking events builds confidence with prospects.And when you combine the different elements, you have the power of an ... more...

Loan Officer Training: How to Use Open Houses to Meet Agents
If youre searching for a proven method that leads to fast results, than this article is for you. Many times I come across loan officers who are either new in the industry and need to earn immediate income or who joined during the height of the refinance boom and now needs to build purchase business ... more...

Is Getting A Personal Loan With Bad Credit Impossible? Think Again
A bad credit history is like having contracted an infectious disease. At least this is what most lenders perceive. Any requests for personal loans by people with a bad credit history are generally declined. They are charged an extravagantly high rate of interest, if advanced personal loans.What ... more...

How Your Personal Credit Affects Your Chances of Getting a Business Loan
Your business idea first begins with a dream, and then extends to a passion. The passion to do what you love leads you to need financial assistance. Having the means to expand on your passion will bring hope to your livelihood. Does your personal credit affect your chances of getting a loan to ... more...

Applying for a Loan
In making loan requests, entrepreneurs tend to be confident that they will meet or exceed what they consider conservative financial projections. They then have trouble understanding when they receive a less than enthusiastic response. To complete the picture, however, we need to look at the process ... more...

Who is Your Commercial Loan Broker?
What can your commercial loan broker do for you? That all depends on which broker you choose to do business with. As is the case for most things in life, there is a variety of financial institutions to choose from. However, not all brokers will provide the same options, variations on loans, and ... more...

Is A Federal Student Loan Consolidation An Option For You?
There are several advantages when you get a federal student loan consolidation. You can take advantage of fixed interest rates, lower monthly payments, one payment each month, get payment incentives and get new or renewed deferments.There is usually not a minimum loan balance required with this ... more...

How to Secure a Low Cost Online Loan
If you're in the market for a loan and haven't thought about online options, you might want to consider looking into getting a low cost online loan.Unlike a traditional loan from a bank or finance company, a low cost online loan doesn't require you to drive around from lender to lender, looking for ... more...


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