Credit Repair Resources is dedicated to keeping our clients informed with up to date news and information to keep you aware of the current credit landscape. The Credit Repair Resources Center is filled with news, information and industry links for our clients. At Credit Repair Resources, we believe that educating ourselves about credit is as important as having good credit.

Industry Links:

Mortgage Requirements

• Fannie Mae - www.efanniemae.com
• Freddie Mac - www.freddiemac.com
• FHA/VA - www.hud.gov

Credit Related Government Agencies

• Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
• Fair Credit Billing Act

Credit Building Tools:

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Article Links:

• Win at the credit scoring game
• Rent-to-own your home: Pro and con
• 7 Ways to Wreck Your Credit
• Auto insurers use credit ratings to set rates -- Money Matters by Teresa Dixon Murray
• New threats to credit scores
• 10 questions before getting a secured credit card
• HUD Relaxes Hope for Homeowners Requirements
• 5 Alternatives to Borrowing from Banks
• Federal mortgage rescue plan due
• Citi to modify $20 billion in home loans
• Government to announce new loan aid effort
• Will rates rise or remain relatively unchanged? Experts and Bankrate analysts provide their insights.
• Fannie Mae Resource For Troubled Homeowners
  
• The Credit Crunch: Where Is It Happening?
• Commentary: Bankruptcy, not bailout, is the right answer
• What about my mortgage?
  
• Financial crisis tough on home buyers, sellers
  
• Mortgage rates plummet, but borrowers beware
  
• Did you know that your credit is evaluated when getting insurance quotes?
  
• Fannie Mae and Freddie now have risk based pricing based strictly on credit score starting at 720.
  
• Looking for a job? Your potential employer examines your credit too!
  
• Hospitals and Physicians may soon check credit reports to look for unpaid medical collections.
  
• Buying a car is harder than ever!
  
• A better score means a better deal from landlords, lenders, insurers and other creditors. Use these dozen-plus tips to boost yours.
  
• Looking to buy a house? Make sure you know what will truly hurt and help your case with lenders -- and don't fall for the misinformation mortgage lenders can spread.
  
• The new math of lending. With banks tightening their credit standards, many have to walk a fine line when it comes to lending to consumers.