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Credit Scoring
In evaluating your
application for a home mortgage loan, one factor your lender will
consider is one or more of your credit scores because they assist the
lender in evaluating your credit history in a faster, more objective
manner. Your credit scores are found on your credit report, a copy of
which was provided to you with this disclosure. The range of possible
scores is from 300 to 850. Your lender may also obtain and consider
other credit scores in making its decision on your application from
the credit bureaus listed below.
In
addition to the credit scores, your credit report lists the key
factors why your scores were less than the maximum possible score.
Please keep in mind the factors are only indicators of why you
received less than the maximum score possible. The listing of these
factors does not by itself indicate that you would not be approved for
the loan you have requested. Your lender considers many factors in
addition to your credit scores in making a decision on your
application. If your application is not approved you will receive a
separate notice stating the specific reasons for that action which may
or may not relate to your credit scores.
Your lender did not calculate your credit scores nor did your lender
develop the scoring models. If you have any questions about your
credit scores or the information in the credit report from which the
scores were computed, you can contact the credit bureaus at the
addresses listed at the right.
The
credit score is a computer-generated summary calculated at the time of
the request and based on the information a credit bureau or lender has
on file. The scores are based on data about your credit history and
payment patterns. Credit scores are important because they are used
to assist the lender in determining whether you will obtain a loan.
They may also be used to determine what interest rate you may be
offered on the mortgage. Credit scores can change over time,
depending on your conduct, how your credit history and payment
patterns change, and how credit scoring technologies change.
Because the score is based on information in your credit history, it
is very important that you review the credit-related information that
is being furnished to make sure it is accurate. Credit records may
vary from one company to another.
If
you have questions about your credit score or the credit information
that is furnished to you, contact the credit bureau at the address and
telephone number provided with this notice, or contact the lender if
the lender developed or generated the credit score. The credit bureau
plays no part in the decision to take any action on the loan
application and is unable to provide you with the specific reasons for
the decision on a loan application.
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Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the
Consumer Credit Reporting Companies, are permitted to include
your name on lists used by creditors or insurers to make firm
offers of credit or insurance. The FCRA also provides you the
right to "Opt-Out", which prevents
Consumer Credit
Reporting Companies from providing your credit file information
for firm offers of credit or insurance that are not initiated by
you.
Through this website, you may request to:
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Opt-Out from receiving firm offers for 5 years
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Opt-Out from receiving firm offers permanently
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Opt-In and begin receiving firm offers. This option
is for consumers who have previously completed a request to
Opt-Out.
If you choose to Opt-Out, you will no longer be
included in firm offer lists provided by these four consumer
credit reporting companies. If you are not receiving firm offers
because you have previously completed a request to Opt-Out, you
can request to Opt-In. In doing so, you will soon be among the
many consumers who can significantly benefit from having ready
access to product information on credit and insurance products
that may not be available to the general public.
Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374
Phone: 800-270-3435
www.equifax.com
Trans Union
P.O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
800-888-4213
www.transunion.com
Experian
P.O. Box 9601
Allen, TX 75013
888-397-3742
www.experian.com |
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