Tag Archives: Credit Score

Unraveling the Significance of the National FICO Score Decline

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In recent years, the United States has witnessed a subtle yet impactful shift—one that isn’t immediately apparent in headlines or breaking news, but whose consequences reverberate through the economic landscape. The National FICO Score, a numerical representation of an individual’s creditworthiness, has experienced a decline that merits our attention and consideration. The FICO Score, ranging […]

Prepairing to Buy a Car

Purchasing a car is an exciting milestone in life, but it often requires financial assistance in the form of a car loan. While car loans can provide the necessary funds to buy your dream vehicle, it’s crucial to prepare yourself before diving into the loan application process. By taking some proactive steps, you can secure […]

The Positive Impact of Removing Small Medical Debts on Credit Scores

  For many people, the idea of medical debts haunting their credit reports can be a source of constant worry. Fortunately, in recent years, there has been a positive change in the financial landscape. The removal of medical debts under $500 from credit reports has been a game-changer, resulting in increased credit scores for countless […]

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for an FHA Loan: Your Path to Homeownership

Dreaming of owning your own home? If so, you’re not alone. For many aspiring homeowners, an FHA loan can be a game-changer. Backed by the Federal Housing Administration, these loans offer more flexible requirements and lower down payment options than conventional loans, making homeownership more accessible. However, preparing for an FHA loan requires some effort […]

4 Mistakes You Could Be Making With Your Credit

Are You Hurting Your Credit? In the world of credit, the option that seems the most logical sometimes is not the best option. When you think about taking out a loan, the first thing that comes to mind is “how quickly can I pay this back?” If that is your mindset, then you are going […]

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

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Identity theft has been described in many ways over the years through different definitions, but Identity theft refers to when someone steals your personal identifying information for their own personal use. Thieves will use your information to do anything from draining accounts, opening trade lines, creating fake accounts and generally running amok under your name. […]

A New Vantage Score And You// The Score Podcast

Here is a wonderful podcast on the implementation of the new VantageScore 4.0 to the Mortgage Industry! The major subject that this podcast explains is the “why” and the benefits of implementing this new score. If you are active in the Mortgage Industry, this a great quick listen athat is less than 15 minutes long. […]

Prepairing to Buy a Car

Purchasing a car is an exciting milestone in life, but it often requires financial assistance in the form of a car loan. While car loans can provide the necessary funds to buy your dream vehicle, it’s crucial to prepare yourself before diving into the loan application process. By taking some proactive steps, you can secure […]

Decreasing Credit Limits In A Recession

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When I was younger, I had applied and was accepted by a lender that provided credit cards specifically meant for medical purposes. I was ecstatic knowing that I could finally take care of myself and begin working on some much-needed dental repair. It was a rough process, and I needed my Father to co-sign with […]