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You've heard someone say that inquiries on your credit score are bad. But without inquiries how will you ever get a job, a credit card, or a loan? Here's what you really need to know about inquiries.
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Mortgages aren't one size fits all, that's why there are so many options. See if Fannie Mae's new HomeReady program is right for you.
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You have a foreclosure on your credit report. So is that it for you? Don’t resign yourself to renting for the rest of your life just yet. It won’t be a walk in the park, but you can buy a home again. There’s just a few things you need to do first.
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You were hoping to refinance, and it didn't happen. Read on to learn what your next steps should be.
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There are a lot of good reasons to know your credit score and monitor it. When it comes time to apply for a mortgage or and other kind of loan, your lender will check that score and you don't want any surprises. One thing that may affect your credit score is your credit card utilization. What does that mean?
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So you want to buy a house one day? Unless you're paying cash, you're going to need to build up a good credit score. A great way to do that is to open a credit card and use it responsibly.
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Divorces are messy enough without worrying about the mortgage. A mortgage loan could potentially tie you and your ex together for 30 years. So how do you break those ties without breaking the bank?
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