Paying off your car loan before retirement can be a smart financial move for many reasons. With no steady paychecks coming in anymore, minimizing expenses becomes crucial A car payment every month can take a big bite out of your limited retirement income. You should think about your own finances when deciding if you should … Read more
Getting a loan from a bank can be a great way to finance large purchases or consolidate debt. But when it comes to personal loans, there are limits on how much you can borrow So what is the biggest loan you can get from a bank? The short answer is that most banks top out … Read more
If you knowingly report inaccurate data on a credit application, you’re committing fraud. And while a credit card issuer might not immediately request verification, legally its possible. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an action on their website, but this … Read more
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Hey there, folks! If you’ve been peekin’ at your credit scores lately and noticed that your FICO 9 score is a good chunk lower than your FICO 8—like, we’re talkin’ 30 or 40 points lower—you’re probly scratchin’ your head wonderin’ what’s up with that. Trust me, I’ve been there, feelin’ like the credit gods just … Read more
Hey there, if you’re staring down the barrel of missed mortgage payments and the word “foreclosure” is keepin’ you up at night, I feel ya. I’ve seen folks in this exact mess, wonderin’ if there’s a way out without losin’ everything. So, can you give your house back to the bank and dodge that foreclosure … Read more
If you have a collection on your credit report, you may be wondering how it may impact your FICO® Scores. Below we share answers to the most commonly asked questions about collections. Like any bad information, once it’s on a credit report, it will have less of an effect on a person’s FICO Score over … Read more
Credit score ranges vary across creditors and score types. For base FICO® Scores, the credit score ranges are: There are many ways to figure out your credit score, but the ones that FICO and VantageScore® use have a score range of 300 to 850. A higher credit score indicates you are statistically less likely to … Read more
Hey everyone! If you work in commercial real estate, you’ve probably heard of an SNDA. Who “orders” this complicated document, you ask? Well, I’m here to explain, without using too much legalese. Just plain English. If you’re a tenant, landlord, or lender and want to know who has control over an SNDA (Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and … Read more
Having a collection account on your credit report can feel like a heavy burden because it can have a big effect on many parts of your life and your finances, like your ability to get loans, rent apartments, or even get some jobs. In fact, one of the most damaging marks on a credit report … Read more