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A homeowner was dumbfounded to discover that his near-perfect credit score of 750 fell more than 100 points after joining a trial mortgage assistance program. And it happened despite never having fallen behind in his mortgage and even though he made the trial's payments on time. It's a dilemma… Read More »

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Credit and Mortgages

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Refinancing Do's and Don'ts

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Credit Repair Help

This government resource tells you how to help yourself repair your credit. Learn how to spot a credit repair scam and know your rights regarding credit repair.

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A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above

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Your Credit Rights

Understand how credit is awarded or denied and what you can do if you are treated unfairly with this helpful brochure.

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AOL Real Estate recognizes that understanding your credit is key to financial success, and can help you to ensure that you're always living in the best place possible. That's why we seek to provide you with useful tools that help you know your credit status, your rights, and your options. At AOL Real Estate, we believe that knowledge is power.

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