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Oliver Norton

Money and Savings Editor

The Internet is a treasure trove of savings and money-making opportunities, and Oliver, Housing Nonprofits Associate Editor, is an expert at finding gems of information and explaining those clearly. With a Masters Degree in Community Counseling and BS in Economics, Oliver has a deep interest in affordable housing and well being. In the rare times when Oliver’s not writing, you can find him online playing video games with friends he’s made all over the world. And if his two degrees weren’t enough, he’s now working on his third to broaden his knowledge even more.
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Nonprofits lift consumers out of debt with credit counseling, consolidation, lower payments.

Struggling to manage your credit cards and other debt? You might want to sign up for credit counseling to pay off your debts and repair your credit.

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Is Debt Consolidation Worth It?

If you have a lot of outstanding loans, credit cards, etc., you’re probably wondering if debt consolidation is worth it. We’ll help you figure that out by showing you the specific factors that determine if consolidating debt is right for you.

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How To Buy A Home With Bad Credit

If you feel like your credit score is keeping you in the rent-paying rat race, there’s good news: You can buy a home with bad credit, as long as you get creative.

How To Increase Your Credit Score For Mortgage Eligibility

Making multiple monthly card payments and correcting credit report errors will quickly increase your credit score by up to 100 points. When applying for a loan, your credit score is one of the primary factors mortgage lenders consider. A higher credit score suggests a lower risk of loan default, increasing the chances of loan approval […]

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4 Ways To Improve Your Credit Besides Paying Down Debt

It makes sense that paying down your debt could improve your credit, but what if you don’t have tons of cash sitting around to do so? Are there other ways to boost your credit score? You bet, and here they are.

Credit Report Requirements

Upon submitting your application with Housing Nonprofit, we will ask you to give us permission to pull your credit report. This is required for all mortgage applications, and will give the lender a sense of your commitment to making timely payments towards your mortgage in the future.. All three Credit Bureaus must have a score […]

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How To Negotiate Credit Card Debt And Medical Bills

Do you feel as if you’ll never get out of your financial hole due to loads of credit card debt and medical bills?

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Where To Get A Loan If You Have Bad Credit

Is getting a loan tough if you have bad credit?