With so many resolution lists out there, my resolutions are focused on how to counter the
trend of lower credit scores and stricter credit limits that's making credit even harder to attain.
The change is expected to boost lending, especially for borrowers who have been either denied or given high interest rates
because of low credit scores.
Secondly, I understand the feeling of being denied a loan or forced paying high interest rates and fees as a
result of low credit scores.
Not only does it cost you interest, but it can cost you down the line in the
form of a lower credit score, causing you to pay higher interest rates on mortgages and car loans.
While the effects
of the lowered credit score of the country have yet to be fully determined, it is safe to say that the excess spending in Washington reinforces the need for consumers to get a handle on personal credit scores.
Even though failure to make payments on time is damaging to your credit and not a good idea, unsecured loans eliminate the fear of losing your home on
top of that lower credit score.
While your salary or savings don't directly affect your credit score, saving for emergencies will help you pay off any debts and reduce the
risk of lowering your credit score by missing payments.
But the big benefit is that people that can not get approved for a mortgage
because of a low credit score might pass for a mortgage with trended data.
Greater incidences of default, including strategic default, affect consumers, in
terms of lower credit scores and less access to affordable credit, as well as mortgage lenders, in terms of losses and increased cost to service the loans.
In normal course, the approval amount can range anything between 50 % - 60 % of the current market value, however in
case of low credit score, the underwriter may decide to extend a lower value.
If you have been reluctant to apply because
of your low credit score, we encourage you to apply now!
However, if multiple lenders reject a pre-approval application, it could be a result
of a low credit score or a high amount of debt.
Because
of their low credit scores, they pay higher insurance premiums and may be unable to rent an apartment or qualify for a home loan.
This is not just because
of the low credit score, but also the fact that the loan is unsecured.
Lenders are interested in making as large a profit as possible, so when considering a mortgage loan with bad credit, it is important to find out if they have added fees because
of your low credit score.
I got rejected immediately because
of low credit score.
Lending companies have interesting options for customers who are usually rejected at the banks because
of low credit scores or some negative past experience.
When your finances are suffering because
of a low credit score, taking it easy is the last thing you want to do.
Government mortgage programs offer competitive interest rates for borrowers who would normally have to refinance with a higher rate from a subprime lender because
of their low credit scores.
Feel like you're locked out of the home of your dreams or a car that you have your eyes on but you just can't quite afford it because
of a low credit score?