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| Credit History The terms of your loan really depends on how credit worthy you have been in the past. If you paid your bills on time, the lender will look upon you more favorably. This is perfectly understandable – you pose a smaller risk. The lender is earning the interest on your loan. The Federal Reserve publishes the current interest rate for mortgages and the lender tacks on the rest. This margin is their revenue. If you have poor credit history, you can still get a loan, however your interest rate will be much higher than a person with good credit history will. The lender is taking on more risk because you have poor credit history. In order to make up for this risk, they will charge you more. See your credit report online instantly Tarnished Credit? For those of you with tarnished credit, do not despair. We live in a society where money can always be borrowed; the only question is at what cost? Don’t worry, we’re not talking about loan sharks. There are many high-risk lenders out there, but high risk also means high return, so make sure you’re ready to pull out your wallet. If their interest rates are just too high and you just can’t bring yourself to pay that much, you have one last resort. The United States government – they are there to help you fulfill your dream of owning a home. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can help you secure a reasonable mortgage interest rate. The FHA can insure the mortgage, which means if you default, the FHA will be responsible for repaying the balance of that loan. In order for the FHA to insure your loan, you will need to find out if you qualify. Pick up an application (or try to do it online) and fill it out. If you insure your loan through a private insurer, you will get better rates too, however private insurers have stricter guidelines about who is eligible. If you do not qualify for the FHA then try a private insurer. See your credit report online instantly
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