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What is a Tradeline?

A veteran is someone who served in the armed forces. There are many benefits available to veterans, including: Education benefits: Veterans...

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Veterans (VA)

A veteran is someone who served in the armed forces. There are many benefits available to veterans, including: Education benefits: Veterans...

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Apartment Qualification

Here are some of the factors that landlords consider when qualifying you to rent an apartment: Credit score: Landlords typically require a...

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Automotive Qualification

Here are some of the factors that lenders consider when qualifying you for an auto loan: Credit score: Lenders typically require a credit...

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Mortgage Qualification

Here are some of the factors that lenders consider when qualifying you for a mortgage: Credit score: Lenders typically require a credit score...

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Fico Score Types

There are several types of FICO scores, each with its own unique scoring model and purpose. Here are some of the most common FICO scores: FICO...

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Credit Utilization

Credit utilization is the percentage of your available credit that you are using. It is calculated by dividing the total amount of debt you owe by...

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Collection Removal

There are a few ways to remove a collection from your credit report: Pay the debt in full. This is the best option, as it will remove the...

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Collections

A collection account is a debt that has been sent to a collection agency after the original creditor has been unable to collect it. Collection...

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Factors

Payment history: This is the most important factor, and it accounts for about 35% of your credit score. Lenders want to see that you have a...

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Inaccuracies & Dispute

An inaccuracy in your credit report is any information that is incorrect, incomplete, or outdated. This can include things like: A misspelled...

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What is a Credit Tradeline

A credit tradeline is a record of an account that you have established with a lender. It includes information such as the type of account, the date...

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3 Major Credit Bureaus

These credit bureaus collect information about your credit history from creditors, such as banks, credit card companies, and lenders. They then store...

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WHY to have good Credit

Get approved for loans and credit cards. Lenders use your credit score to assess your risk as a borrower. The higher your credit score, the less...

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Conventional Construction Loan

The construction loan is used to finance the cost of building the home, and it is typically interest-only during the construction period. Once the...

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Land

A land loan, also known as a lot loan or vacant land loan, is a type of financing used to purchase undeveloped land or a plot of land without any...

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FHA Construction Loan

An FHA 203(k) loan is a specialized type of FHA loan that allows borrowers to finance both the purchase or refinance of a home and the cost of...

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Fixed Rates

A fixed-rate mortgage is a type of home loan where the interest rate remains constant throughout the entire term of the loan. This means that the...

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Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), also known as a variable-rate mortgage, is a type of home loan where the interest rate can change over time based...

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Conforming Loans

A conforming loan is a type of mortgage loan that adheres to the guidelines and criteria set by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) such as...

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Jumbo & Super Jumbo Loans

Jumbo and super jumbo loans are types of mortgage loans that exceed the maximum loan limits set by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) like...

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FHA

An FHA loan is a mortgage loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which is a government agency under the U.S. Department of...

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VA

A VA loan is a mortgage loan program specifically designed for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and, in some cases, surviving spouses...

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USDA

A USDA loan, also known as a USDA Rural Development Loan, is a mortgage loan program offered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)....

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Construction

A construction loan, also known as a self-build loan or a home construction loan, is a short-term loan designed to finance the construction of a new...

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