What should we reasonably expect to need down for a mortgage when we move? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 29, 2009 - 11 answers

My credit score stinks in the United States, and I might be moving to the UK - what impact will this have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2009 - 8 answers

I stupidly (and drunkenly) applied for a credit card at one of those booths at an outdoor event. Have I screwed myself? [more inside]
posted by Tbola on Jul 10, 2008 - 7 answers

You'd think banks would want you to throw money at them, but alas. Why do online banks pull credit reports just to open a savings account, and do any banks just want your deposits regardless of your history? [more inside]
posted by moonbird on Mar 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Security Deposit Dispute: Will going to court hurt my credit? [more inside]
posted by Xalf on Oct 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Trusting a friend years ago lead to a serious ding on my credit. I thought the whole deal had been cleared up but no, it's still there and is making housing loans look mighty high. Is there any way I can clean this up? [more inside]
posted by aspo on Oct 6, 2006 - 16 answers

SketchyDebtCollectionsFilter: Someone calling and demanding payment on a credit card that was paid off and cancelled in 2002. Fraud? Error? What can be done? [more inside]
posted by moss on Jul 6, 2006 - 16 answers

Should I ask my credit card company not to raise my limit? [more inside]
posted by 445supermag on Jun 1, 2005 - 6 answers

Credit Reports. I've just received mine from the big three via MyFICO.com. I've got above average scores (750+), but I see a bunch of old credit cards that may or may not affect my score. You see, I'm getting my finances in order to go home loan shopping for the first time. What's steps should I be taking to make loan officers like me?
posted by RobbyB on Dec 8, 2004 - 11 answers

I've gotten several vaguely ominous sounding messages on my voice mail from what seems like a collection agency, but I can't figure out exactly what's going on. (Come on inside! I'll tell you more!) [more inside]
posted by scody on May 15, 2004 - 13 answers