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7 Books for Homebuyers and Borrowers By: Kirk Haverkamp - December 17, 2011 Books are always a popular item at Christmas. Since we’re all about mortgages and personal finance here, we thought we’d put together a list of some of the more popular mortgage-related books for consumers this year. Read More»	5 Ways to Quickly Boost Your Credit By: Kirk Haverkamp - November 10, 2011 Building good credit is a slow process and recovering from bad credit takes time. However, there are certain situations where you can do things that will boost your credit score fairly quickly. Read More»
Getting a Mortgage Loan When Your Partner Has Bad Credit By: Peter King - October 27, 2011 Most couples apply for mortgage loans jointly. But what happens when one of them has bad credit? Read More»	Using a Co-Signer on a Mortgage By: Peter King - October 13, 2011 In today’s tight credit market, many borrowers are wondering if a co-signer might help them qualify for a mortgage loan. They can, but it’s not a guarantee of success. Read More»
Land Contract Can Bypass Appraisal, Credit Problems By: Kirk Haverkamp - September 22, 2011 If you’re having trouble buying or selling a home due to appraisal issues or other lender problems, you might consider a land contract. Read More»	3 Consequences of Walking Away From Your Mortgage By: JR Hevron - June 13, 2011 Before you decide to walk away from your mortgage, consider the real, long-term costs. Read More»
Your Credit Score Can Make Or Break Your Mortgage By: JR Hevron - February 17, 2011 Fix your credit report before you apply for a mortgage and you could literally save more than $100,000 over the course of your loan. Read More»	Minneapolis, Midwest Have Best Credit Scores By: Kirk Haverkamp - September 28, 2010 If you’re looking for a mortgage or other type of loan, it might not hurt to be from Minneapolis, at least on average. Read More»
New Bill Could Make FHA Loans Less Appealing By: Peter King - June 16, 2010 New legislation intended to shore up FHA finances could end up making the agency’s home mortgages a lot less attractive to the people they’re supposed to help. Read More»	Benefits and Risks of a Land Contract By: Kirk Haverkamp - February 20, 2010 A land contract can be an appealing option for a potential homebuyer who might have difficulty qualifying for a mortgage loan. But there are potential risks to be wary of as well. Read More»

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