If my credit rating is “Fair,” will I be able to rent?

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If my credit rating is “Fair,” will I be able to rent?

By Author on Monday, September 12th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I am looking at renting a room in an apartment (just a very average place…nothing fancy or luxurious)…the landlord runs a background check (presumably to see if you are ok with your money situation). Well, I just checked my credit rating, and it’s "Fair." Does this mean most landlords won’t rent to me? Any ideas? [...]

What does losing your job and not being able to pay off credit cards have to do with not paying rent?

By Author on Monday, August 15th, 2011 | 11 Comments

Why do landlords and rental agencies check credit? What do unpaid credit cards of four to six years ago have to do with the idea that you wouldn’t pay rent, an essential bill, now? I have unpaid credit card bills. I have always, always paid my rent on time. Related Credit Card Sites

credit card?

By Author on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 | 3 Comments

i need a credit card but i am unemployed.In india with out job it is impossible to get credit card.So my question is do any bank is offering credit card on fixed deposit basis.The card should work at www.paypal.com Only few of the indian credit cards work with paypal.i want those credit cards.and i am [...]

How do I buy a house on land the seller doesn't own? Can you get bank financing for this kind of purchase?

By Author on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 | 2 Comments

We rent a house that our landlords built on land they don’t personally own (on their parents family farm), and they want us to buy it. The land owners will permanently lease us the land the house is on and if we choose to move away someday, will purchase the house from us. I realize [...]