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Posts Tagged ‘ separate reports for married couples ’

Marriage will not combine new husband’s old credit history with wife’s

  • January 4th, 2012
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Life Events

Dear Experian, My fiancé is divorced and lost his house to foreclosure. He has a bad credit history including bankruptcy. When we marry what are the pros and cons of my taking his name? My credit is pretty good - good enough to buy a $132,000 home two years ago. I've heard that marrying and taking their name is a huge mistake if there are credit problems. Can you advise, please? - PFI[ READ MORE ]

Both of married couple’s credit reports are considered when applying for a home

  • August 19th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, If you are married can you join your scores together to get approved on a house loan? - BRI[ READ MORE ]

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