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I did a search and the existing Credit Score building threads are from before the last few batches of rule changes so I thought I would start a new one. So all those who understand credit scores:
Starting from scrat...
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Hello I am looks for the best requirements to find a great tenant, I know they should pay for first month’s rent, and a deposit before moving in, I will do a background check and check their credit score, I believe no...
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I'm currently paying my credit cards down each month and am seeing gradual improvements to my credit score. I don't have any delinquencies or other red flags on my report and unless something new comes up the only thi...
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My lender sent me an inquiries form that lists everyone who's run my credit this year. Two of the companies are the other lenders I was talking to before going with this one, but a few run my credit multiple times and...
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Does anyone know if defaulted student loans counts on your credit as bad as bankruptcy? They have since been reconsolidated.
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Would it make a difference if I approached several lenders for preapproval?How much would my credit score be affected?
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I'm unfamiliar with this score but I've done some research and supposedly it is more accurate than a regular credit score as it reports rent payments. My question is: If a landlord does not report rent payments for th...
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Good Morning BP!I'm at a bit of a cross road, and thought I would seek out some sage advice from the more seasoned individuals here on BP.Goal: Trying to increase my credit scoreCurrent stats: (score 709 according to ...
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Hello everyone,
So I went to a bank to have a pre-approval done and I was denied for serious delinquencies. I had 2 collections on my report which were paid 1 1/2 yrs ago. I also purchased my primary residence about ...
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So I recently had my only tenant give notice, and am about to start the search for a new one. Just wanted to poll BP for what minimum FICO scores you require for applicants, I know this can be area specific, the prope...