How Americans and Their Mortgages are Being Affected!

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Biden’s $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act

A new bill under the Biden administration, known as the $25,000 First-Time Home Buyer Grant, can help first-time homebuyers receive up to $25,000 in cash to purchase a new home. This proposal is one of many first-time home buyer grants and credits moving through Congress.

The act aims to help first-time homebuyers plant their feet, create memories, and generate wealth. "To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation home buyers to address multi-generational inequities in access to homeownership, and narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes," reads the opening statement of The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021.

If you are a first-time homebuyer, make sure you know all the options available.
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Big Corporations are Becoming Landlords

Mortgage rates are steadily climbing, and single-family homes remain in high demand. These factors alone have made the home-buying process anything but worry-free for first-time homebuyers. But lately, many would-be homeowners find themselves face-to-face with big, shrouded investment companies.

These days, it is not uncommon to think that large investment companies are purchasing houses in bulk and converting them into rental homes. A situation like this would mean that large subsets of U.S. homes are being taken off the market, resulting in a more competitive market, fewer available houses, and inflated home prices.

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Our custom credit disputes leverage the consumer protection laws and the credit bureaus’ automated codes to help remove or correct unverifiable items.

As our client, we dispute accounts with the bureaus and creditors on your behalf. Using our years of experience, we use the tools you need to move your case forward and get the results you are looking for.

Mortgage readiness and getting pre-approved all imply creditworthiness. You, too, can improve your credit. 

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May Newsletter 2022

 Wishing all the wonderful mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Home prices have skyrocketed by nearly 20% over the last year and mortgage rates have risen faster over the past three months than they have in decades. But the high cost to buy a home is not the only obstacle prospective buyers are facing.

Other hurdles include a lack of available homes for sale that fit the buyer's criteria, bidding wars, and failing to have enough money for a down payment, according to a new study from the National Association of Realtors and Morning Consult.

"Record-high home prices and record-low inventory have made the home buying process exceedingly difficult," said Jessica Lautz, NAR's vice president of demographics and behavioral insights. "Our study shows that, while the inventory crisis is affecting potential buyers of every race, nearly all home buyers agree that homeownership is still an important part of the American Dream."

Read the full CNN article here.

These are REAL results!

In just a few short months we've gotten our client's credit from low 630's to 730's. That's over 100 points in 6 months! When shopping for a home, a credit score shouldn't be the reason one can't buy a home, especially with the right preparations and tools.

You too can improve your creditworthiness.

Are you mortgage-ready? Do you know what your credit score is? Are you a first-time home buyer?

Using our credit repair services prior to contacting a loan officer can ensure the home buying process goes smoothly and painlessly. Even if you do have decent credit, having an even better credit score can increase your chances of better rates. Call us on (804) 823-9601 or (800) 648-5157 today for more information!

"163 points in just two months"

These results speak for themselves!

Credit Restoration is the truth! Robert and his team know what they're doing!!!! Trust the process and you will see things happen. They update you once a month on your progress. My husband's scores have jumped 163 pts in 2 months. Their customer service and team are always friendly, and willing to answer any questions you may have. Just like the other gentlemen stated, this jump put us back in the mortgage approval range. The monthly payments are a small investment on a huge return!! Thank You Credit Restoration!!!!!!

– S. Ford

A Message from Federal Student Aid

"In response to the COVID-19 emergency, we paused loan payments and set interest rates to 0% for eligible federal student loans. On this page, you can find out if your loans are eligible and how this relief affects your loans."

Read the full announcement here

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Aprill Newsletter 2022

Credit Literacy Curriculum!

Robert Linkonis is on a mission to get credit literacy taught in schools across the country. He is working to create a curriculum that would be taught to high school seniors, explaining more than just financial literacy – like how to balance a checkbook – but also what is credit, how can you build it, and how it can affect your future.

Executive Director of Credit Restoration Institute, a non-profit company assisting individuals in improving their credit score while teaching the impact of creditworthiness and its impact on one’s mental health, Robert is passionate about this topic. "Many people don't know how things will directly affect their credit and the domino effect it can create," says Robert. "A bad credit score can handicap them financially for life." He believes requiring a financial literacy course can eliminate the potential for low credit scores.

Working directly alongside Donna Perkins, Vice President of the National Association of Credit Services Organization (NACSO), Robert, a board member, is developing a curriculum that will not only educate but engage high school seniors to understand the basics of credit. Last month he visited The U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. to lobby for support.

These are REAL results!

​Our custom credit disputes leverage the consumer protection laws and the credit bureaus’ automated codes to help remove or correct any unverifiable items.

As a client, we dispute accounts with the bureaus and creditors on your behalf. Using our years of experience, we utilize the tools you need to move your case forward and the results you are looking for.

You too can improve your creditworthiness. 

Don’t just listen to what we have to say, hear it directly from our clients!

“After the first round of disputes my scores went up 113 points. Put me back in mortgage approval range…There are never expectations in the credit game but they let you know what should happen and what they will do to make it happen and what will be done if it happens. To me the price is fair especially since I'm trying to get better rates on a home so a few hundred here is worth thousands later”

–Eric Dalton

Credit Restoration Institute is Co Sponsoring the HOME of VA's 50th Anniversary Upcoming Event!

Join us and celebrate HOME of VA's 50th Anniversary at Main Street Train Station (Richmond, VA) on Thursday, April 21, 2022!

The staff and Board of Directors of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME of VA) invite you to join them for an evening to remember! Celebrate HOME of VA's 50th anniversary in style at Main Street Train Station with live performances by the Klaxton Brown Band, delicious catering by Groovin' Gourmet, and so much more! 

Give us a call today to start your credit repair journey!

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February Newsletter 2022

Happy Valentine's Day!

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and love, we’re talking all about money and relationships this month!

Did you know your credit score can do more than affect your ability to secure a loan… It can also affect your relationships! According to research conducted by the Federal Reserve Board in 2015 people with the highest credit scores were more likely to form long-lasting committed relationships.

The larger the discrepancy between a couple’s credit score, the more likely the relationship would end within the first 5 years. (source)

Better yet, couples who regularly talk about money are happier in their relationships than those who discuss finances less frequently: 42 percent of participants who said they talk about money at least once per week described their relationship as “extremely happy.” (source)

Approximately 31% of all couples clash over finances at least once a month, usually over a bigger purchase! (source)

As you can see, healthy financial practices, regularly discussing money and purchases, and keeping your credit score in good standing are super important factors in your romantic relationships!

These are REAL results! Our custom credit disputes leverage the consumer protection laws and the credit bureaus’ automated codes to help remove or correct any unverifiable items.

As a client, we dispute accounts with the bureaus and creditors on your behalf. Using our years of experience, we utilize the tools you need to move your case forward and the results you are looking for.

You too can improve your creditworthiness.

How to Talk About Money With Your Partner

It can be scary to talk about money with your partner, especially if you haven’t before and especially if your finances are not where you’d like them to be.This article published by NPR outlines some great tips to start the conversation, starting with the ultimate icebreaker: "how comfortable do you feel being open about money?"

More questions to discuss:

• How much do both of you make?
• Do you have student loan debt?
• Are you comfortable carrying credit card debt?
• How should you, as a couple, handle money?

Sharing this information with each other is certainly a form of intimacy and can only strengthen your relationship if you are open and honest with one another.

Give us a call today to start your credit repair journey!

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