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Spouse with Bad Credit? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Consider a Co-signer for Your Mortgage

August 3, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re concerned about what bad credit will mean for your mortgage and are weighing your options, here are some reasons why it might be important to use a co-signer for your application.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgages and Credit

FICO Scores 101: How to Shop for a New Mortgage Without Harming Your Credit Score

September 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

It’s difficult to begin shopping around for a new mortgage without the facts on how this can affect your FICO score. Thankfully, not all credit checks are created equal and they do not affect FICO scores in the same way.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

Will Missing Mortgage Payments Impact My FICO Score? Yes – and Here’s How

August 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably believe that one missed mortgage payment won’t have a noticeable impact on your FICO score. People get behind now and then, and besides, you’ve been faithfully making payments on time for years. How bad could it be?

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

Understanding the Basics of How the Adjustable Rate Mortgage or ‘ARM’ Works

July 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

As the 2009 recession fades into the sunset, the home buying market is showing signs of improvement in areas all over the United States. With more home buyers now entering the market, this becomes a good time to discuss one popular type of mortgage called the “Adjustable Rate Mortgage” or ARM.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

Suffering from Credit Problems? Three Ways You Can Patch Up Your Credit to Get a Mortgage Approved

June 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Credit problems are unfortunately common, and they can make it difficult for you to obtain a mortgage. While some issues may take a while to fix, you may be able to see a decent increase in your credit rating when you follow a few easy steps.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

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