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FHA loan update; Need 640 credit score for most lenders

In the past few weeks we have seen one bank after another raise their minimum credit score on FHA to 640. Two weeks ago we had 7 main lenders that would allow 620 credit scores.  Today = zero   Why are lenders tighten up while the economy is recovering (as per some media reports)? Welcome to [...]

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5 Quick Credit Tips

Better score = lower rate   5 tips for better credit 1) Keep all balances on credit cards below 30% of available credit 2)  Never pay late.  If you are disputing a cell phone bill; pay and then dispute.  Cell phone companies report to collection companies fairly quickly and this can hit your score fast and hard.  [...]

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Most important mortgage news this year

  If you are purchasing or refinancing a home with a loan (not FHA) DO NOT BUY ANYTHING WITH YOUR CREDIT CARDS. As of June 1st Fannie Mae is requiring lenders to check the borrowers credit right before funding.  If anything changes on your credit your loan that you already have signed loan documents on could [...]

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