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Don't Let a Spotty Job History Stop You From Getting a Mortgage

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Filed under: Real Estate, Mortgages, Your Home
By Credit.com
AOL Real Estate

It’s a well-known fact that lenders look at employment history when considering applicants for a mortgage. Two years’ history is the standard (though not absolute) metric that lenders typically examine. But a tough job market and high unemployment rates during the past few years means a lot of people may be looking for loans without a recent steady work history.

If you were unemployed or underemployed, changed jobs or don’t think you’ll qualify, here are some tips to help you get approved to buy a house.Continue reading Don’t Let a Spotty Job History Stop You From Getting a MortgageDon’t Let a Spotty Job History Stop You From Getting a Mortgage originally appeared on Walletpop Canada on Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

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4 Tips to Help 20-Somethings Manage Their Debt

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Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Credit Cards, Debt, Loans

By Dan Caplinger
Daily Finance

Debt can be a heavy burden on anyone, no matter what their age, but increasingly, young adults are starting out deeper in the hole. A recent report from credit-score provider FICO shows that student loan debt has climbed dramatically for those ages 18 to 29, with average debt rising by almost $5,000 from 2007 to 2012.

The good news, though, is that young adults are taking steps to get their overall debt under control, reducing their balances on credit cards and their debt levels for mortgages, auto loans, and other types of debt. With 16 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds having no credit cards, young adults are getting the message that managing debt early on is essential to overall financial health.

With the goal of managing debt levels firmly in mind, let’s take a look at four things you should do to manage your debt prudently and successfully.Continue reading 4 Tips to Help 20-Somethings Manage Their Debt4 Tips to Help 20-Somethings Manage Their Debt originally appeared on Walletpop Canada on Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:35:00 EST…

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