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Common Lenders to Avoid
Categories: Credit Tips
Just because a bank says no, doesn’t mean you can’t get a loan. In fact, you can get one in six months or less. How? By avoiding these common lenders: Mainstream “Big Bank” companies since their focus is volume and quality credit. Traditional mortgage companies. They focus on closing deals in 30-days because they pay […]
Credit Tips: Make More than You Spend
Categories: Credit Tips
Another credit card downfall many people need to be aware of is how much they’re making versus how much they’re spending. If you have more bills than income, creditors will frown upon you. This tends to happen to many of us when we’re in our 20’s. At this time in our lives, we’re often presented […]
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Categories: Motivation
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Categories: Credit Resources, Credit Tips
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