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Foreclosure Timeline, Consequences, and other Options in Nevada

Josh Talayka | June 3, 2011

Although a foreclosure may be done outside of court, the lender must still adhere to very specific procedures and timeframes that are defined by law. Once all the timeframes and requirements above have been met, the lender may carry out their foreclosure sale (Trustee’s Sale). Following the foreclosure, the lender may still be able to sue the borrower for any deficiency in the amount received from the trustee’s sale.

FHA financing now available with a credit score as low as 500

Josh Talayka | May 9, 2011

On January 15, 2011, Wells Fargo lowered their credit guidelines to offer FHA financing to borrowers with credit scores as low as 500. This lower credit requirement should open the doors to many buyers who otherwise would not be able to meet most lenders’ credit requirements of minimum scores of 650+/-.

Do you have errors on your Credit Report?

Josh Talayka | January 20, 2010

According to an article posted by The Sacramento Bee, in a survey of 197 people, 49 of them were kept from getting a home, bank account or job due to mistakes on their credit report.