I want to get my free credit report. Will this put a check against me? I'm wanting to sell and buy a home.

Jane
Both Buyer and Seller
07733

I have always had great credit but I was recently denied a new credit card approval due to a not so good debt to income ratio. If I sell my current home and want to buy a new one will I have a difficult time getting a mortgage loan with close to the same payment as I'm paying now?

Answers (4)
Lesha Mathes
Agent
Tulsa, OK

Find a good Realtor and they can give you names of lenders they have actually worked with so that you will beable to choose one that suits your needs. Yes getting with a local lender is your best option, so that you can view all three reports. Better to check on it now so that you can resolve any issues befroe you're ready to buy. A good lender can let you know what is important to resolve and what's not such a big deal.

Fri Jun 19 2009, 06:51
Lisa Manley-Jef...
Agent
Tulsa, OK

I recommend you find a knowledgable Realtor who can refer you to at least two different local lenders. You will not receive a hit on your credit when they check it and you will be able to pre-qualify fairly quickly. Also, if you have 'not -so-good' credit, you will more than likely go with an FHA loan, because they are not quite so stringent with the credit score. It is very important you work with a local lender. They and your Realtor will be able to assist you through the process of selling your current home and buying another. Good wishes! If you are not currently working with another Realtor, I would be glad to give you the referrral for a lender. Lisa Manley-Jeffers Keller Williams 289-7738 lmanley-jeffers@kw.com

Wed Jun 10 2009, 13:59
Luke Allison
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

Asheville, NC

Jane-
Sometimes a free credit report will not give you a credit score from the 3 bureaus unless you pay for them. If you'd like to have a credit report, scores and know of your possibility of a loan approval, I can do all 3 free of charge for you- with no obligation to actually get a loan. If you'd like to contact me, I can have all of your desired information in about 20 minutes.

Luke Allison
Bank of America Home Loans
828-777-8828
luke.allison@bankofamerica.com

Wed Jun 10 2009, 08:08
Howard Rose III
Agent
Blythewood, SC
FIRST ANSWER

Hello Jane,

Obtaining a copy of your credit report will not have a negative affect on your credit rating. Have you sought the services of a Real Estate professional? If not, I can recommend a true professional for you to assist with your home sell and purchase. Please feel free to give me a call at anytime.

Your Real Estate Professional

Howard Rose III, Army (Ret) Realtor
Keller Williams Realtor
4400A St. Andrews Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
803-800-4448/803-767-7219
hrose@kw.com http://www.homeswithhoward.com

Wed Jun 10 2009, 01:45

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