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Getting a Right to Buy Mortgage with Bad Credit History

First introduced in the 1980’s the governments Right to Buy scheme has since allowed millions of public sector property tenants to buy their rented homes. If you are looking to take your step onto the property ladder and have been living in your council property for some time then a Right to Buy mortgage can allow you to go from tenant to homeowner in just a matter of months. What is a Right to Buy Mortgage? A Right to Buy mortgage enables tenants of council properties to buy their home at a significantly lower cost then buying from a developer…

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Why Credit Scores Vary Between Reporting Bureaus

Remarkably, one three-digit number can either be your key to the kingdom, or the instrument of your banishment. In other words, the importance of your credit score to the nature of your life cannot be overstated. Lenders, landlords, insurers and even some employers consider the data from credit scores to determine your creditworthiness. The higher your score, the more privileges you will be granted. And, the less you will be required to pay for those privileges when they involve financial transactions. Given the significance of these numbers, it’s reasonable to ask why credit scores vary between reporting bureaus. After all,…

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