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Delaware First Time Home Buyer Tips – Credit Tips

John Thomas July 7, 2010 Tags: ,

Delaware First Time Home Buyer Tips – Credit Tips That Will Score Lower Interest Rates

A good credit score translates into lower interest rates for home-shopping borrowers. In a mortgage lender’s eyes, the higher your score is, the less risk you are, and the more likely it is you will pay off your debt. For this reason, borrowers with lower scores usually end up paying higher interest rates on their loans.

If this is you, don’t panic. There are a number of things you can do to adjust your credit score to receive a favorable review from the underwriter. Here are a few suggestions: Keep Reading...

Protecting Your Credit During Divorce in Delaware

John Thomas August 7, 2007 Tags: ,

When a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn’t have to change is the credit status you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled promises to pay bills, the maxing out of credit cards and a total breakdown in communication frequently lead to the annihilation of at least one spouse’s credit. Depending upon how finances are structured, it can sometimes have a negative impact on both parties.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. By taking a proactive approach and creating a specific plan to maintain one’s credit status, anyone can ensure that starting over doesn’t have to mean rebuilding credit.

The first step for anyone going through a divorce is to obtain copies of your credit report from the 3 major agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. It’s impossible to formulate a plan without having a complete understanding of the situation. (Once a year, you may obtain a free credit report by visiting www.AnnualCreditReport.com.) Keep Reading...

Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Help Boost Credit Scores

John Thomas February 15, 2007 Tags: , ,
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Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Help Boost Credit Scores

Newark, Delaware Consumers interested in purchasing or refinancing a home in Delaware will pay an interest rate based on current market conditions and their ability to pay back the Delaware mortgage loan. The borrower’s income and debt ratios are taken into consideration by the lender, as well as the predictability factor provided by credit scoring. It’s important to have a mortgage professional in your corner that has a keen eye for solutions to improving credit scores in an effort to get the best interest rate possible in the Delaware Market. Keep Reading...