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Credit scores and their purpose

Mortgage lenders and other creditors frequently use credit scores, known
as FICO scores, to determine the credit risk. The higher the credit score, the
better the creditrisk.

FICO stands for Fair Isaac Company, the company that created the original
scoring system. Each credit bureau has its own unique system that allows
them to offer a score based solely on the contents of the credit bureau’s
data about an individual. However, a numerical score at one bureau is the
equivalent of the same numerical score at another. Thus, a score of 700
from Experian indicates the same creditworthiness as a score of 700 from
Trans Union or Equifax, even though the calculations used to determine
those scores are different at each bureau. The scores range from 375 to 900
points, and in general, a score of 650 or above indicates a very good credit
history. Average FICO scores fall into the range between 620 and 650.

It must however be noted that not all lenders give same value to a
particular credit score. Besides, not all lenders use credit scoring system and
even when they do they may not use credit scoring system for all their
loan programs.
Credits Scores vs. Grade

Please note that the figures shown here are general guidelines and may
vary from lender to lender. Exceptions are always possible with strong
compensating factors that reflect low credit risk. Some compensating
factors are history of savings, long-term job stability, history of making
monthly credit payments that equal or exceed the proposed payments, a
substantial down payment or a large cash reserve after the close of escrow.
Your debts
Credit card bills for the past few billing periods;
Other consumer debt such as car loans, furniture loans, student loans and
other personal and cosigned installment loans with creditor addresses and
phone numbers;
Evidence of mortgage and/or rental payments;
Copies of alimony or child support. Easy/ No Doc Loans
With Easy / No Doc loans little or no documentation is provided to
substantiate the borrower's income and assets.
These loans are mostly for self-employed borrowers who have difficulty
verifying all of their income, and for service industry employees, such as
bartenders, waiters, and hair stylists that have pay which is difficult to
determine precisely. These loans may be also used by borrowers who get
most of their income from commissions, or by borrowers with very
complex income structures. For example, a borrower who has income
primarily from rental properties and investments may be hesitant to verify
all sources of income due to the volumes of paperwork this would require.
Additionally, borrowers who receive a good portion of their income in
cash, such as tips, might also want to consider the Easy Doc loan.