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No Credit Check Cell Phones

Alison Cole asked: An individual?s past history of borrowing and repaying and other information such as late payments collectively form what is known as his credit score. Whenever somebody applies for a cell phone, credit card, loan from a bank, or a loan from a store, the company which receives the application checks the previous [...]

Posted November 21st, 2010 in Finance | Comments Off

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 | 5 Comments »

4 Tips to Find No Credit Check Apartments

Elle Reese asked: Who knew apartments required good credit before giving you a lease? Many unsuspecting bad-credit-applicants have realized this fact the hard way. I know I did.Why do apartments do credit checks anyway?Turns out apartments view a lease as a loan. If you’re seeking a 12-month lease on an apartment that’s $800 a month, [...]

Posted May 18th, 2010 in Real Estate | Comments Off

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. Is [...]

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

How can I do a background check and get a credit score on someone?

Sabin asked: I rent out my college house during the school year and want to do a background check and credit check on these people to see if they can pay the bills. How would I go about this?BYRON

Posted February 20th, 2010 in Other - Politics & Government | 4 Comments »