Can I Refinance My Mortgage if I Have Bad Credit?

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If you’re hoping to refinance your mortgage, but are worried about having bad credit, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that you can get a new home loan, and bad credit alone won’t stop you from refinancing your existing house note. The bad news is that a poor credit rating will […]

Can I Refinance My Husband’s Mortgage By Putting My Name on the Deed?

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A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com wanted to know whether or not they could do a certain maneuver in order to refinance a home mortgage. Here’s the person’s question: Q: Is it possible to temporarily transfer the title to my husband’s home into my name? This way, we could refinance with my credit scores. A: Unfortunately, what […]

My Credit Score is 610. Can I Refinance into a Fixed Rate Loan with My Score?

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Q: I have an arm at 6.5% that adjusts in august. My credit score is 610. Can I refinance into a fixed rate loan with my score or should I consider another arm? A: As of January 2010, fixed-rated mortgages dropped to about 5%, a very attractive rate for homeowners thinking about refinancing. However, those […]