Where the Heck Did FICO Come From?

Not too long ago, the credit world was much different than it is today. Credit bureaus operated in near secrecy, gathering information in ways that may surprise you. For instance, did you know that Retailer’s credit (now Equifax) received information about you gathered by the Welcome Wagon hostess?

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The Lender that Could – I Knew I Could

The mortgage business can be a confusing industry to understand. There are different types of loans, different types of lenders and different paths for loans after closing. All of these…

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Oh No…Credit Report Inquiries!

"I don't want you to pull credit because my credit score will drop".  This is a phrase I hear all too often when I am working with potential home buyers. …

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