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Should You Refinance a Mortgage to Improve Credit?
17 May 2004 "I have been approached by a lender to refinance at a higher rate in order to pay off debts and improve my credit score, which the lender says is 525. He says that in a few months when my credit rating is higher, I can refinance again to lower the rate. This ... more...

Are Authorized Users at Risk?
January 6, 2003, revised April 23, 2003 "In applying for a mortgage recently, I found that the interest rate quoted was for someone with poor credit, which surprised me. I have never missed a payment on a mortgage, credit card or other debt in my life. My credit report, however, shows ... more...

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Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

Credit Score
Credit Score A single numerical score, based on an individual's credit history, that measures that individual's credit worthiness. Credit scores are as good as the algorithm used to derive them. The most widely used credit score is called ... more...

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Student Loan Consolidation - Is It Right For You?
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Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Loan
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Best Car Loan Rate How to Get the Most From Your Credit Score
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Getting Your First Home Loan: What Should You Do?
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Beginner's Guide to Credit
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Business Ownership, Cash in Your Pocket - Today!
Yesterday we learned that 74% of all wealth is created by people who own their own business. Below are a few facts about owning your own business, specifically a home-based business that you may not be aware of.Fact: The fastest growing segment is home-based businesses.Fact: A new home-based ... more...

Debt Relief with this Simple Formula
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Solutions to Single Mothers in Debt
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