Credit Scores Open the Door, or Keep It Closed
Story date: 2007-12-08 10:44:00
Added on: 2007-12-08 23:43:19
Washington Post - When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first things the lender will look at is ... They range from 300 to 850, with scores above 760 qualifying for the best rates. ... For all of them, you need your Social Security number, birth date, current and ...
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