Posts Tagged ‘First Mortgage’

Credit Report Surprises: Don’t Be Caught Short or Uninformed

Thomas E Johns asked: In the harsh economic times that we face it is vitally important that we focus our attentions on many things. From maintaining our employment, to maybe getting ahead on some bills, building an emergency fund, etc., one area that we must maintain due diligence and vigilance is in the area of [...]

How can I find out my credit score I would get if applying for a mortgage vs. my FICO?

thatblissguy asked: I know that the calculations used by lenders for a mortgage differ from Fair Isaac (FICO). I have TrueCredit (by TransUnion) triple credit monitoring which gives me unlimited access to all three of my credit reports (TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian) AND my FICO scores. I am preparing myself for a refinance and I [...]