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Updated about 15 years ago, 09/08/2009
What are my options?
Ok, I am going to put my business out there in order to paint a clear picture in hopes of some good responses.
My situation: I would be considered a 1st time home buyer. My credit is poor (Experian:519, Equifax: 554, Trans: 565) There's a big ding on my credit that shows I owe around 7900 but is no longer true. It should be 0.00, I called and they said they would report it to the credit bureaus).
I just started my new job and would rather purchase a condo near where I work (zip code 53717) preferably 2bedrooms, 1bath. I don't have a down payment but am eligible to use my VA Home Loan because I am a veteran.
I make about $32000 a year plus 1325.00 a month from my GI bill for going to college. I will be receiving around 9600.00 by the end of this month, and would like to use that to either pay off all what's due on my credit report, and get a used car.
Or help towards purchasing a condo. But I am seriously overwhelmed, want to get started with this to take advantage of the tax credit. Any advice is well appreciated.
Thanks!