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I want to APPLY NOW for a mortgage but have outstanding collection accounts. What is the statute of limitations on collection accounts for a mortgage?
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Can men and women who work at brothels in Nevada working as sex workers qualify and get approved for a mortgage loan?
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It is ridiculous how Healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Mortgage lending have caps for costs and fees such as the high cost rule. Borrowers cannot be charged more than 5% of the total cost of the loan which included third-party costs such as prepaid, escrow, homeowners insurance, title charges, etc. Compare the high cost cap to Healthcare. Especially prescription drugs.
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Interested in the 12-month bank statement program to purchase investment property. But I do not have a primary residence.
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. If Biden dies or gets impeached do we have to worry about this ding bat becing our President?Kamala Harris is being questioned by millions of Americans on her mental health state and her intelligence level. Is this idiot pretending to be dumb and stupid or is Kamala Harris a real idiot. Kamala Harris has zero brains 🧠 and seems this goof 🤪 is pretending to be a creature with a single digit IQ. Is this brainless moron the number 2 in charge of the United States? How humiliating to have this creature to represent the nation and be a power leader. The Imbecile in Chief. She has zero respect and is not a liked person in any way or form.
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That’s it, I’m looking to refinance. Initially quoted me a 30-year fixed at 6.5% in March, but when the underwriters got through with me it was a 30-year interest-only with 8.25%. Not happy! Nevertheless, my lender – LendingTree.com- grants returning customers a refinance at NO costs.
The general situation is here. Any advice appreciated.
I owe CC debt approx $60K (AVG. APR 6.5%)
I have Interest only Home loan (8.25% $366K, 100% financing)
I earn 7K/month
Net Current monthly liabilities $6,200 (cc payments, mortgage, insurance, etc)
I have cash of $20K
Credit score 680What to do with the cash? Am I to pay off some of my CC debt to boost my credit score or make a down payment to get a better mortgage? How about buying points, and which way is the lending market looking to go within the next 6 months?
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I have an auto loan in my name for my wife’s vehicle. My question is that the loan is about 2 years old and down to about 11,000 owed. Do I refinance now with my credit union?
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Chicago, Illinois branded as the top three city in the .United States.
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What is domain authority and domain rankings. What is Spam score and back link? What are toxic back links?
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Veterans and Credit Mix: Diversifying the Financial Portfolio
Welcome to Day 17 of our series, where we continue to aid our valiant veterans in their voyage through the world of civilian credit. Today’s focal point is credit mix—a somewhat lesser-known yet integral component of credit health.
Deciphering Credit Mix: More than Just Cards
Credit mix pertains to the various types of credit accounts you hold, such as credit cards, mortgages, installment loans, and retail accounts. It accounts for about 10% of your FICO score. A diverse credit mix can demonstrate your ability to manage different kinds of credit responsibly.
Why Credit Mix Matters for Veterans
For veterans who might have been away from mainstream financial systems during active duty, understanding and building a diverse credit mix can be instrumental in establishing a robust credit profile in civilian life.
Strategies for a Healthy Credit Mix
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Start with the Basics: If you’re new to credit, begin with a credit card or a small installment loan, ensuring timely repayments.
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Consider Diversified Borrowing: Over time, if you find the need for larger loans (like auto or home loans), these can enhance your credit mix.
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Avoid Unnecessary Debt: While diversifying is good, taking on debt unnecessarily just to “mix it up” is not advisable. Only borrow what you need and can repay.
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Seek Secured Options: For veterans finding it challenging to get approved for traditional credit, secured credit cards or loans can be a stepping stone to building a credit mix.
Veteran-Centric Viewpoints on Credit Mix
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Leveraging VA Loans: Veterans have the unique advantage of VA loans for home purchases. This can be a valuable addition to your credit mix while offering better terms than conventional loans.
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Utilizing Military Lending Options: Some credit unions and banks cater specifically to military members and veterans. Exploring these can offer avenues to diversify your credit types.
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Financial Transitioning After Service: Post active duty, there may be opportunities to engage with various credit types. This transition phase can be an opportune time to thoughtfully diversify credit.
Challenges in Building a Diverse Credit Mix
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Overextension: While seeking a varied credit mix, there’s a risk of overextending financially. Always be cautious of your capacity to manage and repay debt.
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Misconceptions: Some may believe that having several credit cards equates to a good credit mix. In reality, diversification across different types of credit is what counts.
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Short-Term Score Drops: Initially, when you open a new credit type, there might be a slight drop in your score due to hard inquiries. However, in the long term, responsible management of the new credit can be beneficial.
Credit Mix in the Grand Financial Symphony
A diverse credit mix, while influential, is one instrument in the grand orchestra of credit health. It needs to harmonize with other components like payment history, credit utilization, and credit inquiries to produce a favorable credit score.
Concluding Day 17: Charting the Course with Diversified Financial Instruments
In the vast ocean of credit, having a diversified fleet of financial instruments can aid in navigating turbulent waters. For our veterans, understanding the value of a varied credit mix is akin to understanding the significance of varied skills and tactics on the battlefield.
As we culminate today’s segment, our unwavering goal shines bright: to arm our nation’s heroes with comprehensive financial knowledge, allowing them to sail smoothly through their civilian financial journey.
Stay tuned for Day 18, where we’ll dive deeper, unearthing more facets of credit and finance, ensuring our veterans are always a step ahead in their financial quests.
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What do mortgage underwriters ask for CPA letters from self-employed borrowers?
- This discussion was modified 11 months ago by Gustan Cho.
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What credit score model do mortgage lenders use? Is VantageScore so much higher than FICO? Do Mortgage Lenders Check FICO or Vantage? For the majority of lending decisions do most lenders use your FICO score? And which type of FICO score? FICO 2, 4, 8?
How far off is VantageScore from FICO? What FICO or Vantage Score Model does FHA, VA, USDA, FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC, and Non-QM mortgage loans use? What is a good FICO score to get a mortgage?
- This discussion was modified 4 months ago by Gustan Cho.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have given undocumented immigrants access to home loans. Can you please explain the $150,000 Housing Grant Bill to undocumented immigrants in California?
https://www.foxla.com/news/newsom-vetoes-bill-housing-loans-illegal-immigrants
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Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would have given housing loans to illegal immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill that would have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in housing loans to illegal immigrants.
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How does the $25,000 down payment homebuyer federal grant work? Kamala Harris has been a hypocrite and has a history of lying. Kamala Harris is very vague on the $25,000 down payment grant for homebuyers. Anyone have specifics. Harris has a reputation of promising a lot of things but never explains it in detail.
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I have seen so many cases where home builders will offer seller or builder’s concession towards closing costs of $10,000 or more only if the homebuyer uses the home builder’s preferred mortgage lender. If the homebuyer uses the buyer’s own mortgage lender and loan officer, the home builder will not offer any seller concession towards closing costs. To up the ante, the home builder also will offer incenstives such as upgrades to homebuyers who use the home builder’s preferred lender. Isn’t this illegal? Isn’t this a case of steering? Why isn’t the CFPB, HUD, and state and federal mortgage regulators jumping in on this. I am sure the preferred lender is giving the home builder a kickback which is an absolute violation of RESPA and mortgage fraud. I archived this article about Home Builders Steering Buyers To Builder’s Preferred Lenders and I suggest you folks read it and save it on your archives. I use it for reference.
https://gcamortgage.com/preferred-lenders-steered-by-builders/
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Should I Use Preferred Lenders Steered By Builders
Homebuyers who go with preferred lenders steered by builders get incentives such as builder upgrades, closing cost credits, and upgrades
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Can you please explain in detail what is the NAR Settlement for 2024? How will the NAR Settlement affect realtors? What is the ruling against the National Realtors Association? Who is going to benefit and receive money from the NAR settlement? Walk me Through August 17th, Buyers Now Pay Their Realtor’s Commissions. I started reading more into the August 17th 2024 date where suddenly homebuyers now pay the buyer real estate agent. Home sellers are only responsible to pay their seller real estate agent. As someone who plans to be both a seller and a buyer sometime in the near future, I am interested in both sides of this. This is really complicated and many real estate agents think they will be out of business. Maybe there are no real answers yet, but I want to hear other’s thoughts.
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- This discussion was modified 5 months ago by Gustan Cho.
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What are mortgage rates today Monday August 5th, 2024. Why is the Dow Jones Industrial Average Down 1,000 points? Why are the 30-year U.S. Treasuries down and what does this mean to mortgage rates? Why is Gold and Silver down and what this mean? What is the Federal Reserve Board thinking?
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I had both German Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher dogs all my life and currently have Doberman Pinschers. Both Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds are phenomenal dogs. Both Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds are extremely intelligent dogs, if not the top two smartest dogs in the world. Both Dobermans and Shepherds to not need any training but are self trained. They watch their owners and learn by themselves. They quickly pick up what is the right thing to do and what type of behaviors is not condoned. However, I prefer Doberman Pinschers vs German Shepherds due to various reasons. Both Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds are highly intelligent, trainable breeds. However, knowing that any dog—regardless of its breed—needs training and socialization is essential. The belief that dogs do not need these or are “self-trained” can result in behavior problems.
That being said, here are some reasons why people might prefer Doberman Pinschers over German Shepherds:
Agility and Size: Dobermans have a more streamlined build, which makes them more agile than German shepherds. Doberman’s streamline build. This makes them suitable for different tasks or living arrangements.
Grooming Needs: A Doberman Pinscher’s coat is shorter, so grooming requirements will be less than those needed by a German shepherd, whose fur is longer.
Health Concerns: Compared to GSDs, Doobies may experience fewer issues with hip dysplasia and elbow diseases. Both breeds can suffer from health problems, but this happens more often in one breed than the other.
Nature: They’re described as “velcro-like” because they tend to stick closely with their owners whenever possible.
Barking Level: In certain living situations, such as apartments where noise should be minimal, barky GSDs would not fit into such homes, while quieter dobes would suit perfectly well without disturbing anyone else’s peace during quiet hours.
Looks/Sleekness Factor: Some individuals prefer muscularly built dogs like dobes instead of fluffy ones like German Shepherd dogs. German Shepherd dogs shed everywhere around the house all day long. Knowing somebody loves them unconditionally, even if nobody else does, makes them feel good about themselves ever again until death separates them apart. Amen!
Heat Tolerance Levels (for Southern states): Short hair means coolness during summer when temperatures rise above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but it still warms up enough not to freeze winter nights. Either way, either direction works out best all year round here down south, where the sun shines nonstop day year-round, and long-term life expectancy wise, too!!!
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What does a prospective employer look in your credit. How do employers analyze credit scores and your overhall credit in the hiring and promotion process. What does a high credit score and good credit determine of a prospective employee. Will bad credit and low credit score jeapordize a job candidate from getting hired? What type of job positions will be scrutinize with their prospective employer running credit and what determines the job prospect whether or not they get the job.
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It’s about time to expose human traffickers and pedophiles at all levels. The mainstream media, politicians, Hollywood Elites, far left liberals, and Globalists cannot cover it up anymore. Pedophilia is becoming an epidemic on a global scale and if the good guys continue to be quiet and not speak up, they are no different than the evil worshippers of Satan. Hollywood Superstar Mel Gibson is speaking out about Oprah Winfrey who has a history of harvesting trafficking of children and Pedophilia. Watch this YouTube video clip about Mel Gibson speaking out on Oprah Winfrey. Just unfreaking believable.
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HOLLYWOOD IS DONE!! OPRAH IS PISSED!! Mel Gibson Exposes Oprah's SECRETS That Nobody Knew About
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So if you want to buy a house in Florida, you better research additional costs aside from mortgages, insurance, and taxes. The HOA, the dreaded Home Owners Association, or modern-day Nazis. When we researched homes in Florida, we soon realized the HOA was a big expense., sometimes $350 per month, which can cost more each year. You have no control over this. Okay, they give you a pool and some lawn service. Our last HOA had $375,000 in their account. Where does that money go? When we asked about fixing the sidewalks, their response was that this was the city’s concern. When we got in touch with the city, they said it was the HOA’s responsibility. The oak trees had grown over twenty years, displacing the sidewalks with huge root growth and cracking the sidewalks. It is very scary when you walk the neighborhood.
They drive past your house and take pictures; you never see them; they are as stealthy as the CIA. I heard that for each fine they write, they get $5.00. Here is a case in point. They took a picture of our gutter at noon, which created a shadow. They sent a notice that the paint had faded; when we checked later in the afternoon, there was no shadow, and the paint seemed fine. We received another picture taken at noon, and they demanded that we repaint. This went on for some months, and finally they conceded—the assholes that they are!
Our neighborhood was overrun with vehicles, sometimes four or five cars in driveways and parked on the street, often making it hard to pull in or out of our driveway. They said they have no control over who parks where. When we realized there was a meth lab across the street with 15 people living there, the HOA had no control. Good thing the police did, and they were evicted a year late. One of the meth guys started staring me down one day, thinking I had ratted him out. I stared back. I take no shit from people. He walked across the street toward me, and I simply told him, I am old, I can’t run, and I don’t dial 911. Life in prison would be a short time for me if you fucked with me or my family. He decided to go back across the street; he didn’t plan on meeting Tony Soprano, robe, and .38. The same house was rented to a chain of car thieves. Two stolen cars were found in their driveway. The HOA has no control over who rents what. Again, the police did, and I have them on speed dial.
Do yourself a favor and avoid HOA, or Horrible Owner Assholes.
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What is the difference between FHA AMENDATORY CLAUSE and VA AMENDATORY CLAUSE?
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How does the county assessor’s office value home prices and property taxes? What does the assessed value of a home mean? What factors are used by the assessor in determining my home’s assessed value and property taxes? How can I reduce my property taxes? What is the maximum property tax increase in each of the fifty states? Do seniors get a break in property taxes in every state? Where are my property taxes used for? Should homeowners challenge property tax assessment with the county assessor? What is the step by step process in disputing and challenging your property taxes? What are frequently asked questions from homeowners about property tax assessments. What is the difference between assessed versus market value on real estate. What is the basic explanation of property assessments? How are owner-occupant homes, investment homes, and commercial properties assessed and how are the property taxes on these three different types of properties determined?
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Property taxes in Wisconsin is going through the roof. In Kenosha County, Racine County, and Milwaukee County, property tax assessor office announced property reassessment increases due to higher real estate values. High reassessment by the county assessor office means property taxes in Wisconsin will be reassessed and increase. I want to know if anyone with expertise in property tax assessments if Wisconin have a property tax cap? Is there a maximum limit on how much property taxes can go up in Wisconsin? At what age do you stop paying property taxes in Wisconsin? How do I fight a high property tax reassessment by the county assessor’s office in Wisconsin? What does an increase property tax assessment by the Assessors Office mean on my property taxes? Why do property value and property taxes increase? Are homeowners in Wisconsin seeing a big property tax increase? What if I cannot afford the property tax increase? How do I avoid paying property taxes in Wisconsin? How are property taxes in Wisconsin compare with the rest of the country? What is the difference in property taxes in Wisconsin between an owner-occupant home versus an investment home or investment property?
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Homeowners, landlord react to increase on property value assessments
New property assessments are being mailed out to residents this week.The average increase is more than 17%, according to the city assessor's office. Property...
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What are the mandatory waiting period after bankruptcy and foreclosure on FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Non-QM, and Jumbo Loans? What are the waiting period after the various types of bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13) to qualify for a mortgage loan for primary homes, second homes, investment property, and commercial loans. What are the waiting period after the various types of housing event such as foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, short sale to qualify for a mortgage loan for primary homes, second homes, investment property, and commercial loans.
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An “asset depletion mortgage loan” is a type of mortgage that is designed for borrowers who have significant assets but may not have a traditional source of income, such as a regular job or salary. These loans are sometimes used by retirees or self-employed individuals who have substantial savings and investments but may not meet the standard income requirements for a traditional mortgage.
In an asset-depletion mortgage loan, the lender considers the borrower’s assets, such as cash, stocks, bonds, retirement accounts, and other investments, as a source of income to qualify for the mortgage. The lender calculates the borrower’s monthly income by depleting or drawing down on their assets over a specified period, often 3-5 years. This calculated income is then used to determine the borrower’s ability to make mortgage payments.
It’s essential to note that asset depletion loans typically come with higher interest rates than traditional mortgages because lenders consider them riskier. Borrowers should carefully consider the terms and conditions of such loans and be aware of the potential risks and costs involved.
These types of loans can be complex, and eligibility requirements may vary from lender to lender. Borrowers interested in asset depletion mortgage loans should work closely with a qualified mortgage professional to understand the specific criteria, terms, and options available to them.