Will the inquiry about my credit affect my credit score?
You must contact the credit agencies directly and dispute the reported item. We suggest only opening a dispute after you have completed your mortgage transaction. Following is the information on how to contact the agencies:
Transunion Consumer Relations
PO Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016
866-887-2673
Equifax Information Svc. LLC
PO Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374
800-685-1111
Experian
PO Box 2002
Allen, TX 75013
888-397-3742
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- How do I update an expired pre-approval letter?
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- What if my credit score is too low?
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- What is a credit score and how does it affect my application?
- What if my homeowner’s insurance is up for renewal?
- How do I complete the application if I was in school before obtaining my current job?
- Can I use my new job to qualify for a loan if I haven’t started it yet?
- How will rental income be verified?
- I have income from dividends and/or interest. What documents will I need to provide?
- Do I have to provide information about my child support, alimony or separate maintenance income?
- I am retired and my income is from pension or social security. What will I need to provide?
- What happens after I apply?
- Will my second job income be considered?
- Will my overtime, commission, or bonus income be considered when evaluating my application?
- I have student loans that aren’t in repayment yet. Will those be counted in my debt to income ratio?
- What debt do you include in my debt to income ratio?
- Why do you need information about other properties I own?
- Is a gift from someone else an acceptable source of my down payment?
- What will be required if I withdraw money from a 401(K) account for my down payment?
- What if I’m not sure about the property value, sales price or amount I want to borrow?
- What do I do if I can’t retrieve or print out the electronic disclosures, or have some other problem with them?
- What are some tips for completing the online application?
- If my loan application isn’t pre-approved, does that mean you can’t provide me with financing?
- When will I hear from someone after my inquiry/application?