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    About the Fair Credit Reporting Act

    Your credit history is an important factor that’s taken into consideration when you apply for a mortgage – so making sure the information in your credit report is accurate is essential.…

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    The Importance of Assets

    Lenders dissect the entire credit history of a potential client with strict attention to income, credit, collateral and assets. Of the four, assets are perhaps the least discussed, yet may be…

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    What is a FICO® Credit Score?

    When you apply for credit – whether for a car loan, a credit card, or a mortgage – lenders want to know what risk they’ll be taking by loaning you money.…

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    Why use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?

    Did you know that only real estate licensees who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®? REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are…

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    15 vs. 30 Year Mortgages

    Which is better: A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage or go for a lower-interest 15-year one? Typically, 15-year mortgage allows you to pay off your mortgage quicker and save a significant chunk of…

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    How to Order a Free Credit Report

    Federal law requires each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – to give you a free credit report every 12 months if you ask…