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Watch it now: House Hunters - Renting in Rhode Island

A mom from RI looks for her first home in this House Hunters video brought to you by Hulu. 0 comments
Your Credit Score And You…

Tanisha only wanted to rent an apartment for herself and her two children. Little did she know that a history of not paying her utility and credit card bills would make her search so difficult, ...0 comments
Tips Of The Trade: Identity Theft

Top Sources of Identity Theft 1. Mail theft 2. Dumpster diving 3. Unscrupulous employees 4. Stolen or lost wallets 5. Internet fraud 6. Burglary (home, vehicle, documents, computer files, etc.) 7. Friends or relatives 8. Phone scams 9. Unethical use of public documents 10. Shoulder ...0 comments

The Road to 850: Proven Strategies for Increasing Your Credit Score - Book review

16 Jun 2009

A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend. While we caught each other up on what had been happening since we last saw ...
CMBA Presents A Mayor’s Forum On Affordable Housing.

08 May 2009

On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 city and town officials from throughout the state will assemble to discuss affordable housing issues in Connecticut. "HOUSING CT: A ...
Who’s Considered ‘Mortgage Ready’ in Today’s Credit Environment?

06 May 2009

Gone are the days of "Stated Income" and "No Doc" mortgage loans. Subprime loans, Alt A loans and the exotic mortgages programs developed for borrower's ...
Kiplinger writer shares her home buying tale, and offers tips.

24 Apr 2009

Cameron Huddleston's first time home buyer experience may be similar to some of you who've recently walked the seemingly winding path to home ownership. The ...
California First-Time Home Buyer Program Turns $1,000 Into $4,000.

21 Apr 2009

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced today that they will award $10 million in matching grants for buyers it serves in California, ...

Who’s Considered ‘Mortgage Ready’ in Today’s Credit Environment?

Gone are the days of "Stated Income" and "No Doc" mortgage loans. Subprime loans, Alt A loans and the exotic mortgages programs developed for borrower's with tarnished credit, or borrower's who couldn't document income and ...0 comments
What You Need To Know About 40- And 50-Year Mortgages

As the housing market cools and the refinancing boom dries up, lenders are working hard to win borrowers over with unusual loans. Among these loans are 40- and 50-year mortgages. These extra long-term loans only ...0 comments
VA Home Loans–What Veterans And Servicemen Should Know Before Buying A Home

When Brandon and Jamie Creamer decided to buy their first home, they weighed several financing options. They chose to take advantage of their military service and apply ...0 comments

The Road to 850: Proven Strategies for Increasing Your Credit Score - Book review

A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend. While we caught each other up on what had been happening since we last saw one another, he asked what I did. This question led ...0 comments
Credit Score Check-Up: 8 Remedies That Can Help!

y Thom Fox It’s important to realize that if your credit score is poor, it won’t necessarily remain that way forever. Credit reports and scores are very time-sensitive items, and they merely represent a snapshot of ...0 comments
Oh, I Get It! -A Closer Look At The Credit Score

by Thom Fox Lenders review a variety of information whenever they need to decide whether a consumer loan applicant represents an acceptable level of risk. In this process, lenders review one or more credit scores. A ...0 comments