Loan Application
Loan Application Checklist A list of documents most lenders will require in order to process your mortgage application.

Loan Documentation Requirements Full doc, easy doc and no doc loans.

Loan Approval It is important to understand what and how lenders verify when considering to extend loan. Discover steps a lender follows to process and approve your application.

Credit Report It is important to make certain your credit reports are accurate before you apply for a loan. Frequently asked questions regarding credit reports.

Credit Grade Guide This guide was designed to help you assess your possible credit rating and what type of terms you can expect from a lender.

Credit Scores Freddie Mac prepared this brochure to answer some questions about credit score system.

If Your Loan is Denied The most common reasons for loan denials and corrective measures you can take.

Do You Qualify for a Low Mortgage Rate? Free mortgage advice helps you qualify for the best rate and terms.

Solving Your Credit Problems and Improving a Bad Credit

Solving Credit Problems (FTC) How to solve your credit problems and improve a bad credit.
Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws A publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Housing and Credit Counseling Agencies

Government Publications:

How Much Can You Qualify For - Self Test The purpose of this article is to help give you a more specific idea of what priced house you can afford depending on your assets and liabilities.

What Happens After You Apply For A Mortgage? This publication describes some details of the loan decision-process called "underwriting."

Fair Credit Reporting (FTC) The new brochure explains the FCRA and tells consumers how to challenge inaccurate or incomplete information in their credit reports.

Scoring for Credit (FTC) Based on how well you score, a creditor may decide to extend credit to you or turn you down. This publication illustrates how credit scoring system works.

Cosigning A Loan When you're asked to cosign a loan, you're being asked to take a risk that a professional lender won't take. Make sure you understand what cosigning involves.