FHA wants to insure zero-down mortgages - 2004-01-23
Zero-down home loans have become so popular that the federal government wants to get into the act.

Borrowers would be able to take out no-money-down mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration under a proposal by the housing department. Right now, FHA-insured loans are limited to a maximum of 97 percent of the home's price, meaning that homeowners have to come up with a 3 percent down payment
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The Debt Adviser - 2004-01-23
Dear Debt Adviser,
My fiance does not posess good credit. As a matter of fact, his credit is truly terrible. I, on the other hand, have excellent credit. I have heard that when two people marry, their credit merges and the bad credit will drag down the other's good credit.

So after the wedding and when you are ready to purchase a home, your excellent credit score and his improved credit score together should translate into a reasonable if not great interest rate for a mortgage loan.
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