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Can’t get approved for a loan? You’re not alone.

The Basics: Why You Can’t Get Approved For a Loan or Line of Credit Being rejected for a loan can leave you feeling defeated, embarrassed, and sometimes even confused. This is especially true if you have a good credit score, a high income, or other positive financial attributes. Why wouldn’t…

Consumer First FinancialMarch 22, 2023

How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio.

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Debt-to-Income: Is it as important as a credit score?

What is debt-to-income, and how do I calculate it? Debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a financial metric that compares an individual's total monthly debt payments to their gross monthly income. It is used to evaluate an individual's ability to manage their debt and is an important factor that lenders consider when…

Consumer First FinancialDecember 29, 2022

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Consumer Buying Power & Credit Score: What’s the Difference?

Credit score and consumer buying power work together, but also stand alone. Confused? These two financial concepts are "must-know" concepts for all consumers. Both have influence on overall financial decisions, and both contribute to lending decisions. Briefly, credit is a structured accounting of your past financial dealings, with a score…

Consumer First FinancialOctober 30, 2022

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Do You Know The Real Cost Of Debt?

There's how much debt you have, and there's the real cost of debt. Do you know the real cost of debt? Or, more specifically, do you know what it costs to be in debt? Most people can’t answer this question accurately. You may think you know how much your debt…

Consumer First FinancialAugust 31, 2020

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What Does it Really Mean to Be Debt Free?

Being debt free doesn’t always mean having no debt. For most of us, debt is inescapable. It’s the sole reason why we can move into the house of our dreams, or rev up the operations of our own business. However, debt is often an angel in disguise; it can provide…

Consumer First FinancialMay 11, 2020

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Store Credit Card: Worth the Rewards or a Path to Debt?

Store Credit Cards Account For Over $90 billion of Consumer Debt. You’re heading toward the cash counter, holding a few items you’ve picked out. You’re taking your wallet out to pay for your purchases when you hear the question you’ve heard a number of times before – ‘Do you have…

Consumer First FinancialMarch 25, 2020

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Can’t get approved for a loan? You’re not alone.

Debt-to-Income: Is it as important as a credit score?

Consumer Buying Power & Credit Score: What’s the Difference?

Do You Know The Real Cost Of Debt?

What Does it Really Mean to Be Debt Free?

Store Credit Card: Worth the Rewards or a Path to Debt?

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