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#credit-cards

Always paying the minimum on my credit cards led to reduced limits and a score drop - how can I fix this?

Only making minimum payments on credit cards can lead to reduced credit limits and significant drops in credit scores.

My college friends suggest using a credit card for small purchases and paying it off immediately - is this a smart move?

Paying off small credit card purchases can effectively build credit when managed carefully.

Always paying the minimum on my credit cards led to reduced limits and a score drop - how can I fix this?

Only making minimum payments on credit cards can lead to reduced credit limits and significant drops in credit scores.

My college friends suggest using a credit card for small purchases and paying it off immediately - is this a smart move?

Paying off small credit card purchases can effectively build credit when managed carefully.
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#financial-advice

Boston Condo Buyers Are You Concerned About Mortgage Rates? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Mortgage rates are influenced by multiple factors beyond the Federal Reserve, with a focus on improving credit scores for better mortgage terms.

Dave Ramsey says this is how you can still buy a house even if you have a 0 credit score

You can buy a house even with no credit score through manual underwriting, contrary to modern beliefs that a credit profile is essential.

Boston Condo Buyers Are You Concerned About Mortgage Rates? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Mortgage rates are influenced by multiple factors beyond the Federal Reserve, with a focus on improving credit scores for better mortgage terms.

Dave Ramsey says this is how you can still buy a house even if you have a 0 credit score

You can buy a house even with no credit score through manual underwriting, contrary to modern beliefs that a credit profile is essential.
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#fico

The mortgage industry braces for (more) FICO price hikes

Mortgage bankers are frustrated over potential price hikes for FICO scores, viewing it as an exploitation of their position in the market.

Prices for FICO scores are predicted to rise again in 2025

Mortgage credit-score costs are expected to rise in 2025 due to increased home loan applications and changes in pricing by Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO).

It's official! FICO raises score price to $4.95 for mortgage lenders

FICO increased its mortgage score royalty from $3.50 to $4.95, maintaining a small percentage of overall mortgage closing costs.

The mortgage industry braces for (more) FICO price hikes

Mortgage bankers are frustrated over potential price hikes for FICO scores, viewing it as an exploitation of their position in the market.

Prices for FICO scores are predicted to rise again in 2025

Mortgage credit-score costs are expected to rise in 2025 due to increased home loan applications and changes in pricing by Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO).

It's official! FICO raises score price to $4.95 for mortgage lenders

FICO increased its mortgage score royalty from $3.50 to $4.95, maintaining a small percentage of overall mortgage closing costs.
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#financial-planning

How to score a low personal loan rate in 2024

Personal loan rates are increasing and may not drop immediately despite Fed rate cuts.

Buying a home? Here are some key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

Preparing financially is crucial before buying a home, as it's a major long-term investment that impacts your financial future.

How to score a low personal loan rate in 2024

Personal loan rates are increasing and may not drop immediately despite Fed rate cuts.

Buying a home? Here are some key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

Preparing financially is crucial before buying a home, as it's a major long-term investment that impacts your financial future.
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Focusing on Improving Credit Scores Can Lift People Up Across America

Financial wellness, indicated by credit scores, significantly affects life expectancy and overall well-being.
#mortgage-rates

Mortgage rates plummet and everything has suddenly changed for now

Borrowers with strong credit secure mortgages at low rates, motivating both refinance and purchase activity.

On the House: What Is an Assumable Mortgage and How Much Money Can It Save Homebuyers?

Assumable mortgages are original loans taken out by sellers when they purchased their homes, which new buyers can then assume.
Only FHA, USDA, and VA loans are eligible to be assumed, and buyers still need to have high enough credit scores and low enough debt to qualify for these loans.

Mortgage rates plummet and everything has suddenly changed for now

Borrowers with strong credit secure mortgages at low rates, motivating both refinance and purchase activity.

On the House: What Is an Assumable Mortgage and How Much Money Can It Save Homebuyers?

Assumable mortgages are original loans taken out by sellers when they purchased their homes, which new buyers can then assume.
Only FHA, USDA, and VA loans are eligible to be assumed, and buyers still need to have high enough credit scores and low enough debt to qualify for these loans.
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How to Build Business Credit in 6 Simple Steps (2024) - Shopify

Building business credit is crucial for acquiring capital and controlling ownership in a company.
#debt-management

3 Ways to Conquer Your Debt and Stay on Top of Your Finances | Entrepreneur

Consumer credit is reaching record highs, with credit card debt at $1.03 trillion and auto loans at $179 trillion.
Delinquency rates remain low, but if economic conditions worsen, trouble could arise for households with high levels of debt.

20% of consumers pay down debts by monitoring their credit score - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Credit education and monitoring helped 20% of UK consumers manage debts and credit more effectively.

How To Rebuild Credit After a Financial Crisis | Entrepreneur

Financial crises are not the end; recovery is possible with commitment and planning.
Poor credit has many disadvantages, affecting job opportunities, financial costs, and daily decisions.

3 Ways to Conquer Your Debt and Stay on Top of Your Finances | Entrepreneur

Consumer credit is reaching record highs, with credit card debt at $1.03 trillion and auto loans at $179 trillion.
Delinquency rates remain low, but if economic conditions worsen, trouble could arise for households with high levels of debt.

20% of consumers pay down debts by monitoring their credit score - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Credit education and monitoring helped 20% of UK consumers manage debts and credit more effectively.

How To Rebuild Credit After a Financial Crisis | Entrepreneur

Financial crises are not the end; recovery is possible with commitment and planning.
Poor credit has many disadvantages, affecting job opportunities, financial costs, and daily decisions.
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Federal plan would count rent toward a credit score. Who will it help and who could it hurt? | CBC News

Including rental payments in credit scores could help renters qualify for mortgages.
The proposal might exacerbate issues for renters struggling with rising costs.

Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms

Lenders tightening car loan terms amidst rising delinquencies
Access to auto loans for new and used cars becoming more difficult
#medical-debt

Biden administration announces a plan for removing medical debt from credit reports

Protection against medical debt impacting credit scores proposed by CFPB to help tens of millions of Americans with unaffordable medical bills.

New York joins Colorado in banning medical debt from consumer credit scores

New York becomes the second U.S. state to protect credit scores from unpaid medical bills.
The new law aims to prevent individuals from having their credit ruined by medical debt.

Biden administration announces a plan for removing medical debt from credit reports

Protection against medical debt impacting credit scores proposed by CFPB to help tens of millions of Americans with unaffordable medical bills.

New York joins Colorado in banning medical debt from consumer credit scores

New York becomes the second U.S. state to protect credit scores from unpaid medical bills.
The new law aims to prevent individuals from having their credit ruined by medical debt.
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Editors' Picks: The top 20 campaigns from The Drum Awards 2023

'Data Tienda' by DDB Latina & DDB México for WeCapital enabled low-income Mexican women to achieve financial inclusion and autonomy through a platform that creates credit scores based on loans from local neighborhood stores.
'Jingle Therapy' by VMLY&R Commerce for SBS & Asociación de Alzheimer de Puerto Rico used the SBS' 80-year archive of famous jingles to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for those with Alzheimer's in Puerto Rico.
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