Toward Fiscal Fitness: A Critical Examination of “Free” Credit Scores
The “free” credit score is a myth. Your report is indeed free—you’re entitled to one from each of the three major credit bureaus each year, through AnnualCreditReport.com—but your score is not, even though it’s often advertised as such. The only time you’ll receive a “free” score is when you’re denied credit, the cost of credit increases, or you apply for a mortgage, among other reasons.
A no-fee mortgage? Really?
Nothing is free, not even the so-called ‘no-fee’ mortgages that lenders are pushing. Still, one might be right for you. Here’s how to tell.
If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you’ve probably run into “no-fee” mortgages. They’re also called “zero closing cost” or “no closing cost” mortgages. All of these phrases are downright misleading.
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