How Student Loan Defaults reporting will impact your Credit score

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—Student Loan Defaults Hurt Credit: What It Means for Visalia Homebuyers—with Stephen Palermo Credit Scores Are Dropping Fast Student loan defaults & collections have resumed. The U.S. Department of Education restarted collections on defaulted federal student loans. This change happened after a pause that began in March 2020. Now, many borrowers are seeing immediate credit…

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What can you use home equity loans for?

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What Can You Use  Home Equity Loans For? By Stephen Palermo with Gold Standard Mortgage – Your Trusted Visalia Loan Officer Home Equity loans: A Guide for Visalia Homeowners In Visalia California, homeowners have been increasingly exploring ways to leverage their home equity loan for various financial needs. As a loan officer specializing in Central…

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Maintaining Good Credit

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Maintaining Good Credit—with Stephen Palermo Maintaining good credit is more than a number. It’s a powerful tool. It shapes your financial future. It affects your ability to qualify for Visalia home loans. As your trusted Visalia loan officer, I’ve seen how strong credit helps secure better Visalia mortgage rates and unlock real estate financing opportunities.…

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What is the Accuracy of Zestimate’s?

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How accurate are the online third party Home estimates like Zestimate’s—with Stephen Palermo Mortgage calculators and online home estimates, like those from Zillow or Redfin, are popular tools for potential homebuyers. These calculators give quick, rough estimates of monthly payments or property values, but what is the accuracy of Zestimate’s? As your trusted Visalia loan…

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