Christien Stogner

10 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

by Christien Stogner Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy may make people feel like their credit is destroyed forever. A bankruptcy remains on a credit report for up to ten years. It may make getting credit difficult, but it is not impossible. As soon as your bankruptcy is complete, it is important to start rebuilding credit. Here are some tips on [...]

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Are Stated Income Loans Still Available?

by Christien Stogner Mortgages

Stated loans, also referred to as the “liar loans,” are typically mortgage products utilized when the borrower states their income on the application other than verifying their income with W2’s, bank statements, and or tax returns.  These mortgage products are originated and designed for small business owners and commissioned professionals that are otherwise unable to [...]

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The Myth about Mortgage Tax Deduction

by Christien Stogner Mortgages

Numerous people think that mortgage interest deduction is one of the major benefits that you will get if you buy a home. Although this is not entirely wrong, keep in mind that just like all other financial rules, this statement is not universal and it does not apply to everyone. However, not everyone knows this [...]

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