Freddie Mac’s Insight & Outlook report for September focuses on the challenges faced by three types of student loan borrowers, and how low down payment mortgage loans could help, or not help, make homeownership possible. “The low homeownership rate among
Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, and that means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition. In fact, 71 percent of prospective home buyers say that a home’s curb appeal is an important
Part of the American Dream for many is financial independence. Even with an improving economy, several households still carry debt that can create challenges when seeking a loan, say the experts of the non-profit American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC). “Excessive
Whether it’s getting rid of cable or opting to cook and eat at home on a consistent basis, homeowners across the board are always looking for ways to reduce their monthly expenses. But when it comes to matters related to
No one can legally remove accurate and timely negative information from a credit report. You can ask for an investigation —at no charge to you — of information in your file that you dispute as inaccurate or incomplete. Some
1. Dispute errors. Mistakes happen. You can dispute errors online through Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. After you’ve fixed any foul-ups, you might try to… 2. Negotiate. You can’t deny that you stopped paying a credit card bill when you were unemployed last year. But you can ask creditors
