Tag Archives: Improvements

What should I do? Credit question?

Daisey M asked: I am a solvent, stable, well-employed, credit-worthy individual. I bought a house 7 years ago which has more than doubled in value due to the market I’m in and of course, location-location-location. I have about $10k of … Continue reading

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mortgage gimmicks?

P. M asked: We have a lot of equity in our home, a credit rating of 661 and wanted to borrow $25k for improvements, NASB -(816)765-2200, says, “we don’t like your credit score”. One other loaner (Quicken)(734)805-5000, says,” there are … Continue reading

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can home equity loan go to foreclosure?

rubie00 asked: When my house was worth something a few years ago I paid of an existing mortgage with a 30year fixed home equity loan. I also took out a small home equity loan for improvements. I had a ton … Continue reading

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Bad Credit Home Equity Loan

Richard Cunningham asked: Most people with bad credit do not realize that if they own their own home and are paying off a mortgage, they can qualify for a home equity loan. Even with bad credit, a home equity loan … Continue reading

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