What matters more; your credit score or the contents of your credit report?

July 22, 2010 · Posted in Qualify For A Mortgage · 9 Comments 

I have a good credit score but I still have unpaid collection accounts on my credit report. Will lenders expect me to pay those off before they would give me a mortgage? Since my credit score is high, will it really matter what is on my credit report?

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What can I do to consolidate all of my debts?

April 16, 2010 · Posted in Improve Your Credit Score · 7 Comments 

I recently purchased a home (3 months ago) and financed 100% of the home. At this point I do not have any equity in the home. I am currently looking for a way to consolidate some of my debt to lower my rate, lower my payment, and ultimately pay off the debt sooner. I have 1 car loan, 1 personal loan, and 5 credit/store cards that I would like to consolidate. My FICO score is currently 686, and I am on time every month with all of my bills. I have paid all bills on time (most of the time more than the minimum) for more than 3 years straight. My problem is that my Debt to Income ratio is probably too high for most lenders to consider me for a consolidation loan. What can I do to consolidate ALL of my debt? Any feedback would be appreciated.


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