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I recently heard about VantageScoring and did some research. Thought I'd share what I found here with all of you.
What's Your VantageScore?
Since the 1970’s credit bureaus have used FICO scoring as the main model...
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I am looking for a list of lenders who use Vantage score over/with FICO. My Vantage score is in the mid 700s, but my FICO is in the low 600s. I am not a carrier of consumer credit, so I don't see anything changing any...
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Hi BiggerPockets - This question is for the lenders on the site. I understand the differences between a FICO score and a VantageScore. Which do you prefer loan applicants check prior to applying for a loan? and WHY?! ...
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Liz Weston: The best ways to build credit nowNEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – Once, building credit meant taking on debt – sometimes expensive debt like a car loan or a credit card with a high rate.Today, it's possible to ...
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I noticed on another post that there are a lot of misunderstandings regarding the traditional FICO scoring model and it's use for tenant screening. Has anyone tried using the VantageScore option instead? Is VantageSco...
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Hello everybody. I'm looking at properties in Kentucky and Tennessee currently for LTR. I am looking to compare DSCR and conventional loan rates to see where I can get the best deal overall. My max purchase price will...
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Another question for my mom ...What reliable resources/websites allow you to check your credit score for free?(P.S. If you're looking for a credit card to build credit, I highly recommend Discover. They share my FICO ...
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Hi all, We decided to use Zillow's application and tenant screening process and now are a little confused. Turns out we weren't getting their full credit reports, just a summary version -- that includes a credit score...
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Can anyone give me opinions on the tenant screening website they use?I use tenantreports.com and I've been happy with it. $25 for an application to run credit and background checks. I get them back same day and the te...
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I recently had a rental applicant who had credit history going back at least five years. There were 18 items in collection, none current. But the Transunion report didn't give a FICO score--it said there wasn't enough...