Support Deputy Maness/Family

This is a post that is not related to the mortgage business but I felt like I needed to spread the word. This happened about 3 miles from my house.   My name is Lauren, and as many of you may know I am the step-daughter of Deputy Maness; the male officer was shot and put in critical condition on […]

Thinking About Credit Repair Before Getting a Mortgage? Read This First.

Credit repair can be helpful—but only when there’s truly incorrect information on your credit report. If you hire a credit repair company to dispute all of your negative items, you may actually delay or completely prevent your ability to get a mortgage. ⚠️ How Credit Repair Companies Hurt Your Mortgage Approval Most credit repair companies dispute every derogatory tradeline, whether […]

Fastest Ways to Rebuild or Increase Your Credit Score

Start with a Secured Credit Card A secured credit card requires a cash deposit (often $200–$500) that becomes your credit limit. Because it’s considered revolving credit (unlike loans, which are installment credit), it has a much stronger positive impact on your credit score. Why Revolving Credit Matters More Than Installment Loans Installment loans (car loans, personal loans, mortgages) add some […]

Alternative Income mortgages are BACK.

It has been many years but alternative income loans are BACK. This loan is for a self-employed person who does not show all of their income on a tax return. If you are buying or refinancing a home and you are self employed this is the perfect mortgage for you. You can get this loan on your primary, second home […]