Credit Score: A Guide to Credit Scoring and Improving Your Credit Score
Dont get excited guys, this is not that kind of score and its impact lasts much longer than 30 seconds. We are talking about credit scoring and credit score that is also known as FICO (Fair Isaac & Co.) score.So what is credit scoring?
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Beginning Investor - Investment Terms
Over the course of the past two months, readers have brought to my attention that there is a steep learning curve for investment terminology. That's why the focus of this month's Beginning Investor column will be investment terminology. The world of finance can be complex. This article doesn't ...
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How to Get a Business Loan in Five Steps
Need funds to startup or expand your business? Follow these steps:A lender looks at a loan request in three sections known as the "three C's". They are:Credit. Did you pay previous lenders back as contracted?Capacity: Can you afford to pay back this loan?Collateral: If you don't pay back the loan ...
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Finance Your Home Business: Six Ways Under Your Nose
There are lots of ways to get additional capital to expand a home-based business. But before you look outside for financing, leaving the decision about your companys progress and merits to someone else, consider these six ways under your nose to finance your home-based business:Personal ...
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Ending Your Private Mortgage Insurance Early
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is the safety net of the lender. PMI benefits lenders because it guarantees payment on the balance of loans not covered by the sale of foreclosed properties.If a borrower makes a down payment of 20% of the cost of the home, the lender can generally trust that he ...
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Six Ways Under Your Nose To Finance Your Home Business
There are lots of ways to get additional capital to expand a home-based business. But before you look outside for financing, leaving the decision about your companys progress and merits to someone else, consider these six ways under your nose to finance your home-based business:Personal ...
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Getting Your First Home Mortgage Loan
As expected, buying a home for the very first time can be quite stressful, especially if you are not familiar with the entire process. Hopefully the information below makes you a little more knowledgeable in the specifics, as it is useful in obtaining a better offer when you are applying for a ...
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Financial Dose for Business
The goals of businesses have undergone much evolution from the times when entrepreneurs were content with anything that they received above the capital invested. Businesses now want to expand their reach globally, riding on the wave of technology.Nevertheless, technology does not come cheap. A huge ...
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Financing Houses
What Real Estate Lenders Look ForLenders control many programs -- some make use of over 200! Generally, lenders look for the following typical standards, with many exceptions:1. Absolutely no late mortgage payments
2. Credit score above 580
3. If bankruptcy, no charge-offs or collection accounts ...
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Learn the Difference Between a Mortgage Inquiry and Mortgage Application
Mortgage lenders are allowed to make there own application processes, so sometimes if not done with a formal written document, and with the use of employees and other loan officers or brokers, it can be unclear on whether or not the applicant is simply an inquiry or an applicant.When the loan ...
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