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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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Credit Report Correction: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to correct your credit report? Unfortunately, the answer may depend on what kinds of corrections may be needed. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires credit agencies to respond to you over complaints of erroneous, incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate information. According to the FTC, …

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