- May 4, 2020
As a cosigner on a loan, you are guaranteeing the person you are cosigning for -- also known as the borrower -- will repay the loan as agreed. Your act of...
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Articles by ScoreSense:
- May 4, 2020
Buying your first car is an exciting time - but it can be a stressful one, too. From getting your finances in order to picking a car, negotiating a deal...
- May 4, 2020
Paying your monthly credit card bill before it is due will help keep your credit utilization ratio low, mitigate the impact of interest on purchases, and...
- May 4, 2020
A credit card can be a very useful thing. You get the convenience of making purchases without the risks of carrying cash, and you get protection against...
- May 4, 2020
The difference between prequalification and preapproval depends on how a lender is extending a product offer to the borrower. Being “prequalified”...
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