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Let’s Stop Praying to the Credit Score

Let’s Stop Praying to the Credit Score

Mortgage brokers, and those hoping to buy homes, are disgusted by the preeminence of the credit score in “scoring” a home loan today. According to an article, in Friday’s New York Times, this overemphasis on credit scoring in the home mortgage market is not helping the economic recovery either, because people just cannot qualify for [...]

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The Wide Impact of Your Credit Score

The Wide Impact of Your Credit Score

When you apply for a loan from a creditor, one of the first things that he will want to see is your credit score. If it is not high enough he may refuse you the loan outright. Alternatively, he may give you the loan, but at onerous interest rates or conditions. When looking for a [...]

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Are You Unintentionally Hurting Your Own Credit Score?

Are You Unintentionally Hurting Your Own Credit Score?

NationalCreditReport.com, a leader in credit report, credit score and credit monitoring services, reminds consumers that there are many things that might seem like a good idea when working to get a good credit score, but consumers should do their research before taking any steps that might cause credit report damage. “There are some common mistakes [...]

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Learn From These Credit Score Success Stories

Learn From These Credit Score Success Stories

It can happen to anyone: Miss just a credit card payment or two and the next time you check your credit score, you’re stunned to find a low number that makes lenders shun you. But with patience and discipline, you can move that score from the depths to the stratosphere. We talked to several people [...]

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American Credit Scores Crash To New Lows

American Credit Scores Crash To New Lows

“Figures provided by FICO Inc. show that 25.5 percent of consumers — nearly 43.4 million people — now have a credit score of 599 or below, marking them as poor risks for lenders. It’s unlikely they will be able to get credit cards, auto loans or mortgages under the tighter lending standards banks now use,” [...]

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Credit Scores Decline for Millions of Americans

Credit Scores Decline for Millions of Americans

Millions of Americans have seen their credit scores fall amongst the lowest levels possible. FICO is reporting that almost 44 million people, 25.5 % of consumers, currently have a credit score less than 600. A credit score this low makes a borrower a very high risk for lenders. These low credit scores will make it [...]

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Credit Scores Can Affect Car Insurance Rates

Credit Scores Can Affect Car Insurance Rates

If your credit score slipped during the recession, it might cost you more to insure your vehicle. Credit scores can be a factor in setting auto insurance rates in Michigan, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Thursday. (See the Detroit Free Press story.) The same is true in Connecticut. Insurers can use information from credit reports [...]

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