All articles tagged: “Definitions”

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What is Bad Credit? 5 Key Factors & How to Improve It

What is Bad Credit?

You’ve probably heard the commercials offering loans or other financial services to those with no credit or even bad credit. “Bad credit” is a... read more »

Linsey Knerl

By: Linsey Knerl • 7/15/16

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How to Calculate Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) & What It Means

How to Calculate Debt-to-Income Ratio

Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a factor that lenders use in determining whether you’re a good risk for a loan. While this number isn’t... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 4/4/16

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What is Your Credit Utilization Ratio?

What is Your Credit Utilization Ratio?

For anyone looking to improve their credit rating, it pays to know the basics of how our FICO scores are calculated. Responsible payment history... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 1/5/15

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What is Bad Credit?

What is Bad Credit?

Most of us understand the concept of credit — it’s that thing that allows us to buy what we want or need, even when we may not have enough money... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 11/20/14

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Does Anyone Know What a Penalty APR Actually Is?

Does Anyone Know What a Penalty APR Actually Is?

When you open a new credit card account, you agree to a long list of terms and conditions. If you read closely, you will learn if you do not use... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 4/8/14

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What is a Specialty Data Report?

What is a Specialty Data Report?

We all know our credit report and credit score are meant to show our level of financial responsibility to potential lenders. But did you know... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 3/31/14

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Do You Know What a Good Faith Estimate Is?

Do You Know What a Good Faith Estimate Is?

If you’re a home buyer and are shopping around for a mortgage, you’re bound to come upon the term “good faith estimate” or GFE. Sure, your... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 3/26/14

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What is a Bitcoin?

What is a Bitcoin?

The digital currency known as Bitcoin has been all over the news. Perhaps it is because the value of a single Bitcoin in dollar terms has rose... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/4/14

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What is a Jumbo Loan?

What is a Jumbo Loan?

On the surface, the explanation of what constitutes a jumbo loan compared with a conventional loan should be pretty straightforward. In fact, it... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/3/14

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What are Grey Charges?

What are Grey Charges?

According to experts, American consumers are being charged more than $14 billion per year on card purchases they may not want or even be aware... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 1/29/14

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How to Understand Basic Finance Terms

How to Understand Basic Finance Terms

Even with the best of intentions, our credit and finances may still not be as good as they could be. Often it is not actually our fault.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 12/6/13

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What is Quantitative Easing?

What is Quantitative Easing?

A lot of us have heard the term over the last few years, but few of us can describe it accurately in a conversation. I am talking about... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 12/4/13

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What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and How Does it Work?

What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and How Does it Work?

When you apply for a mortgage loan, you will have the choice between a fixed rate mortgage and an adjustable rate mortgage. A fixed rate mortgage... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/29/13

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What’s a Personal Line of Credit?

What’s a Personal Line of Credit?

If you are looking for a way to regularly take out short-term loans, a personal line of credit could be the answer. This is a revolving credit... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/21/13

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Understanding Qualified Mortgages

Understanding Qualified Mortgages

Buying or building a home can be an overwhelming process, especially when you factor in the challenge of finding the right mortgage for your... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/6/13

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What is Liquidity?

What is Liquidity?

If you had to name the most important element of a financial strategy, what would you name? Many investors would pick goals like getting the best... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/28/13

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What is a VantageScore?

What is a VantageScore?

Your credit score is an estimate of your riskiness as a borrower. Lenders will look up this score to decide whether or not to give you a loan.... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/25/13

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What is Poor Credit Financing?

What is Poor Credit Financing?

When you apply for most types of financing, lenders will decide whether or not to lend you money based on your credit score. If you have weak or... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/12/13

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What is the Difference Between Bad Credit and No Credit?

What is the Difference Between Bad Credit and No Credit?

Unless you’re independently wealthy, it’s going to be virtually impossible to accomplish any typical adult goals without credit. Buying a new or... read more »

Steven Tumulski

By: Steven Tumulski • 6/17/13