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Why Interest Rates Are Rising

In 2020, housing market interest rates hit and remained at historic lows. Government-backed home loans and refinance loans plunged into the low two percent range with a 52-week average for these mortgages and refinance loans at roughly 2.25%.  I wrote about these conditions all through 2020, and the number of people including those in my …

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Your Money Problems: Common Money Mistakes People Make

Do you have money problems? There are some common mistakes people make when planning a budget or trying to sort out their bills. Check our list below of bad financial habits to avoid when trying to take control of your finances. Paying Too Much For Housing Are you overspending on rent or your mortgage? Many …

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Protect Your Credit To Survive Coronavirus

Protect Your Credit To Survive Coronavirus

That title is pretty sensational, but there are indications in the American economy that credit scores are going to be very important in the era of coronavirus and COVID-19. That’s not based on speculation; mortgage lenders across America are reconsidering their FICO score requirements for home loan approval, making scores in the mid to upper …

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Do not apply for a subprime loan

Why You Should Not Apply For A Subprime Loan

Why is it a bad idea to apply for a subprime loan? What follows is not MY advice, but rather the advice from credit reporting agencies like Experian, and from government watchdog agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. I preface today’s article with that disclaimer because I want the message to be clear; applying …

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