A brand-new credit card can impact your credit score in numerous ways. In the early stages, your score will suffer a slight drop depending on how high it was to begin with. Once this period is out of the way, you can work on steadily improving your score, building a high credit limit and earning […]
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The home buying process isn’t always easy, and without preparation, homebuyers can experience more difficulty than necessary. When you need a home loan, the hope is that your lender approves your loan application, but if you want the best possible outcome, it is equally important for you to both understand how certain factors can affect […]
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Your credit score is an important number that affects your ability to qualify for credit and the terms you are offered if approved. Here we are going to look specifically at unpaid medical bills and the impact they have on your credit score. Most American consumers are familiar with basic credit scoring principals. For example, paying […]
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Way to rain on our parade, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Just when mortgage rates were hitting record lows, the pair decided to add a new fee to mortgage refinances in light of the ongoing pandemic. Simply put, they expect more losses related to a higher rate of loan defaults, and are adjusting their pricing [&hellip
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It seems mortgage rates keep moving lower and lower, and now some veterans and active duty military might be able to snag a 30-year fixed as low as 2.25%! Thatâs pretty unheard of. While it sounds too good to be true, it appears to be a reality thanks to United Wholesale Mortgageâs push to dominate [&hellip
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A little bit of mortgage Q&A: âWhen do mortgage payments start?â New homeowners (and those refinancing a mortgage) often wonder when mortgage payments start, as thereâs sometimes a considerable gap between loan closing and the due date of the first monthly payment. For example, you may have been told by your real estate agent or [&hellip
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It makes sense that the mortgage industry would see its best quarter in history during a global pandemic. Okay, it doesnât make sense, but thatâs what happened anyway, per the latest Mortgage Monitor report from Black Knight. Mortgage Lenders Originated $1.1 Trillion in Home Loans During the Second Quarter Mortgage lenders experienced best quarter in [&hellip
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Prospective home buyers may feel disheartened when they see rates rise. Here’s what it really means for them.
For homeowners, buying a new home while selling your current one piles on additional stress. Here’s how to juggle buying and selling at the same time.
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