Applying For A Mortgage Soon? Don’t Open New Credit Cards On Black Friday.

Black Friday is 3 days away. It’s the official start of the 2010 Holiday Shopping Season. Sales are expected to top $111 billion this year and, already, businesses are vying for shoppers and their dollars. Newspaper circulars are getting larger, and in-store discounting is more prevalent. But one...

Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates

This week marks the start of the Refi Boom’s 7th month; rates have been falling since early-April 2010. Whether you’re looking to refinance or buy a home, however, know that not everyone will qualify for today’s low rates. Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good...

Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates

This week marks the start of the Refi Boom’s 7th month across Washington ; rates have been falling since early-April 2010. Whether you’re looking to refinance or buy a home, however, know that not everyone will qualify for today’s low rates. Mortgage approvals are primarily based on...

See How Credit Missteps Lower Your Credit Score

The company behind the popular FICO scoring model has published a “What If?” series for common, specific credit missteps. If you’ve ever wondered how your credit score would be affected by a missed payment or a maxed-out credit card, now you can use a look-up guide to assess the probable...