Getting a Mortgage After a Divorce
Getting a mortgage after a divorce? There are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding this scenario. Let’s break this down into […]
Category: Credit Tips
Myths About Credit Reports And Mortgages, part 2
My previous column detailed three common myths that I hear about credit reports and their effects on financing a home. Having worked […]
Myths about Credit Reports And Mortgages
Working in the mortgage industry, I hear a lot of myths floating around about credit reports. Here are some common ones I find […]
Increase Credit Score With This Simple Trick
Whether you have great or subpar credit, this information applies to you. This simple trick, which we reveal in this article, can […]
6 Reasons to Keep Your Credit Score High After Buying
It’s financially beneficial to have a high credit score when buying a home with a mortgage. But keeping that credit score high […]
How To Remove A Tax Lien From Your Credit Report
A federal tax lien can remain indefinitely on your credit report. Fortunately, these liens can be withdrawn from it. According the Internal Revenue […]
How Is My Credit Score Calculated?
How your credit score is calculated is like the secret formula for Coca-Cola — nobody really knows. However, FICO, a leading software […]
Boost Credit Score by Knowing Your Statement Date
Some credit-savvy consumers may already know that the lower their credit-card balances are comparative to their credit limits, the better their credit […]
Credit Score Myth Buster – Income
Did you know that your level of income is not a consideration for your credit score? Many people think that your score […]
How To Read Confusing Credit Score Codes
If you’ve received a consumer copy of your credit report, or if you have received a letter from a creditor because you […]