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Good Rental Payment History Helps Boost Credit Scores

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Cliff

Experian became the first credit reporting agency to add on-time rental payments to its database. It recently conducted an analysis to determine how the added rental information has aided consumers’ credit files. The addition of rental payment data to credit … Continue reading →

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Young Renters Do Want To Own

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Cliff

Most young renters think owning is a more sensible housing choice for financial reasons, according to Fannie Mae’s new National Housing Survey. Seventy-six percent of young renters, defined in this study as between 18 and 39, think owning makes more … Continue reading →

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Getting Easier To Qualify For FHA Loans

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cliff

Qualify For FHA Loans First-time and low-income mortgage borrowers may have an easier time qualifying for a FHA loan. Ginnie Mae, a government agency that issues bonds backed by FHA loans, reports that the average credit score on FHA loans … Continue reading →

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