What is a FICO Score? Most credit bureau scores in the U.S. are calculated from software developed by Fair Isaac and Company. They are commonly referred to as FICO scores and include a rating based on information found in credit reports.
If you're planning to finance the purchase of any investment properties now or in the future, then knowing what make up your credit score and how to improve it are critical.
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Earlier this year Norada Real Estate added a One-Year Rent Guarantee as part of every investment property purchased through their network. The response by investors has been very positive and overwhelming.
A few people made the comment that it sounded, “too good to be true”. In response to those comments, I present the following excerpt from an interview conducted with Robert T. – a landlord with several properties. Rob's properties are protected by the same policy we provide all our investors. Shortly after his policy was placed, he experienced a vacancy and filed a claim. The following is an excerpt of an interview conducted with Rob in February, 2013.
Credit scores can be the deciding factor for many major transactions. Lenders use credit scores to predict future behavior based on your past—if you have a low score because your cable bill is delinquent, then a lender won't think you're a good risk.
The credit score consumers are most familiar with is FICO, but there are a variety of credit scores, and each is customized to fit a specific transaction type. It's wise to know about what these credit reports are saying about you, and a reputable identity protection and credit monitoring service can keep you up-to-date. Protecting your information, including social security number and financial accounts, is essential in safeguarding your future. An identity protection company will look after your sensitive data and keep it monitored under any possible threats.
