Can you buy your first house/condo under 200,000 w/ no money down and good/fair credit? Are loans easy to get?

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Can you buy your first house/condo under 200,000 w/ no money down and good/fair credit? Are loans easy to get?

By Author on Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | 11 Comments

We are a young couple (both 23yrs old) looking to buy our first house/condo in Brooklyn. He has good credit, mine is fair-poor and we are not married yet, but going to be. Is it better to buy it married or single since my credit is fair-poor? Also is it better to by foreclosed homes? [...]

What is the best credit card that offers the best rewards or cash back on gas purchases?

By Author on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 | 3 Comments

I am interested in a credit card that has the best rewards or cash back for purchases on gas. I would only use the credit card at gas stations, and rarely at other places like for food, so I am mainly concerned about the gas. Please share your knowledge and experience. Thanks!! Related Credit Card [...]

What credit score do I need to buy my first House?

By Author on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 | 3 Comments

I had a bankruptcy discharged 12/05, and am still struggling to increase my credit score in order to buy a house (not very soon, I suspect). What would be the minimum score I would need? Also, I am about to start a divorce, and I wonder how long after that is final before I can [...]

What route should I take to purchase my first home?

By Author on Monday, August 16th, 2010 | 4 Comments

I’m 22 years old and have a "fair" credit score and want to buy my first house. My first thought was that I should try to get a new home before April so I could get the tax credit or whatever but I’m not even sure if it applies to me. I’m ready to make [...]

$3700 student loan at 7%. Credit card offer for 5% until the balance is paid off. Do I trnsfr? Affect on FICO?

By Author on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 | 4 Comments

I have a 00 student loan balance (not a federal loan) at 7%. I have a Credit card offer for 5% until the balance is paid off. Do I transfer my student loan balance to the Credit Card, or will it have a negative affect on my FICO score? My score is 760 and I’m [...]

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