On a scale of 300-850, a “good” credit score falls somewhere in the mid-600s to mid-700s. Learn how to get a good score and what opportunities it unlocks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on our website or … Read more
They have debit cards and do go to the bank to withdraw money. Stars, they’re just like us. This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Do you ever wonder if recycling … Read more
The heavy metal cards come with big annual fees, but not necessarily the benefits to match. Many or all of the products on this page come from partners who pay us when you click on their links or do something on their websites. This doesn’t change how we rate or review the products, though. Our … Read more
Anytime anyone offers you something free, you should think twice if it’s safe to accept it. That’s true even if that something is coming from a legitimate business with millions of users. We’re talking, of course, about Credit Karma – a free credit checking service. Is Credit Karma useful? Of course! Is it free? Absolutely! … Read more
Borrowers seeking a mortgage to purchase or refinance a home must be approved by a mortgage lender to get their loan. Banks need to verify the borrowers financial information and may require a proof or proof of deposit (POD) form to be completed and sent to the borrowers bank. As proof of deposit, the borrower … Read more
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you can make. One of the first steps in the process is to get preapproved for a home loan. Mortgage preapproval may seem straightforward, but there are some considerations to be aware of. Most importantly, loan preapproval is not a guarantee. Preapproval means that you meet … Read more
To get a 2% APR car loan, you usually need good credit, a steady income, and a low debt-to-income ratio. But even if you qualify, your vehicle options may be limited. It may sound too good to be true, but getting a car loan with a 0% annual percentage rate (APR) is possible. However, not … Read more
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It can be hard to make payments on time if you let your credit card debt build up over time. This is especially true in today’s high-rate credit card world. With credit card rates currently averaging over 20%, even small amounts of credit card debt can add up quickly, putting even the most careful borrowers … Read more
Stilt is an online lending platform that helps people with international student visas and people who are new to the United States get loans. A question that many people have about Stilt is “What bank does Stilt use?” As an online lender Stilt partners with banks to provide FDIC insurance on deposits and originate loans. … Read more