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Rental Application: Should I have to pay for a credit check for both me and my parents who are my cosigners?

Joe S asked: I’m in college and the place I’m trying to get an apartment in says I need to pay for a credit check for me and my parents after I informed them that I have no job at the moment and that my parents will be paying for my rent. Why would I [...]

Posted August 31st, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

where can I get an affordable 1br apt with no credit check?

Piffboy asked: I’m 18 years old and me and my girl both have good jobs I just really need advice on where I could get a nice affordable apartment with no credit check around the Bronx area of new York city?
Where can I get an apartment with no credit check….I’m 18 with a good paying [...]

Posted August 28th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 6 Comments »

When going through a real estate agent, do they do a credit check and let you know what your max amt will be?

Tortuga asked: Example: If I want to look at a $100,000 home through a real estate agency, will they do a credit check to see if I can even get credit for a mortgage on the home? Do most home buyers have to put down a certain amount in cash? Thank you.Rosa

Posted August 19th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 5 Comments »

Do apartments check entire credit history, or just renting history?

Hank asked: When applying to move into an apartment complex, do they do a thorough credit check on your credit cards, or do they just check your renting credit history?Ted

Posted August 12th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

Has anyone in california amended their taxes for a 2009 home purchase and already received your credit check?

Al asked: Has anyone in california amended their taxes for a 2009 home purchase and already received your credit check? I wondering how long it takes to get your money after you amend your taxes.Zachary

Posted August 4th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 1 Comment »

How do apartments check credit scores?

asked: My fiance and I are looking for an apartment, I found one that I absolutely love and we took home an application. While filling it out I discovered they do a credit check, I checked my score and its excellent at 740. My finace did the same and it’s not so great…below 600. [...]

Posted August 3rd, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

Best way to get cleared on credit check for an apartment?

blondie22 asked: Here’s the situation…I have good credit but only make $31,000 a year, my boyfriend has bad credit but makes alot more. Should we both be listed as cosigners and both have credit checks done or should we list him as an occupant and only credit check me? We really love this apartment complex [...]

Posted July 22nd, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »

do all the applicants need to be present for a credit check?

numeroonemom asked: I was wondering because i have an appt tomorrow for a credit check but my hubby has to work..cani just vring his info or does he need to be there? also what all do i need to bring?
for an apartmentLucy

Posted May 3rd, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 4 Comments »

Is it possible for me to get an apartment in Michigan without a credit check?

Davena H asked: Looking to move out of parents house, but i don’t have good credit and almost everyplace that i look into requires a credit check. I can afford to pay up to $650 a month for a two bedroom regardless of what some credit report says i need help finding my first apartment!!! [...]

Posted April 11th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 4 Comments »

What are my options for a lease with my girlfriend when she failed the credit check?

soulpatchpsu asked: My girlfriend and I are getting an apartment together. She failed her credit application and thus has to go on the lease as an occupant. I passed my check with flying colors and such we are getting the apartment.
I would like to safeguard myself should something go sour in the relationship. [...]

Posted April 9th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 4 Comments »