Have you ever heard of a CAIVRS - The “Secret” Database That Could Kill Your Mortgage Approval

CAIVRS - CREDIT ALERT VERIFICATION REPORTING SYSTEM

If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage loan soon, you should take some important steps to prepare. Solid credit scores, clean credit reports and good job history all give you a better shot at a mortgage approval. But even if you can check all of these requirements off your list, you still may not automatically qualify for a new loan.

It is possible for negative credit incidents that don’t actually appear on your traditional credit reports to haunt you. You may ask, “How is that possible?” It’s a reasonable question because normally credit problems that do NOT show up on credit reports won’t impact your loan approval prospects. The answer is simple. The credit reports generated by Equifax, TransUnion and Experian are not the only type of reports your lender may review when you apply for a mortgage.

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CAIVRS: The "Secret" Database

The Credit Alert Verification Reporting System (CAIVRS) database was developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in June 1987. Like the credit reports generated by the three major credit reporting agencies, lenders will sometimes rely upon CAIVRS reports to help them determine whether or not to approve your loan application.

Unlike the databases maintained by the credit reporting agencies (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian), CAIVRS is a database which strictly tracks delinquent and defaulted federal debts. If your name appears on CAIRVS, it is because you have defaulted or your payments are past due on a debt that is either owed to or backed by the federal government. This is sometimes referred to as a “negative only” database because the information contained is a record of delinquency or default rather than on-time payments.

Here are a few examples of some of the types of issues that could land you in the CAIVRS database:

• Past due or defaulted federal student loans
• Unpaid settlement to the Department of Justice
• FHA/VA/USDA loans with delinquencies, defaults or a government-paid insurance claim within the past three years
• Small Business Administration (SBA) loan delinquencies or defaults

Why Lenders Use CAIVRS

It is true that your CAIVRS report can help lenders to predict the risk of doing business with you, just like a traditional consumer credit report. But the primary reason lenders check your CAIVRS report is because they are generally required to do so for any applications that involve a federal loan (FHA, VA, USDA, SBA, etc.). Lenders are required to conduct a CAIVRS search because Title 31 of the United States Code (Section 3720B) bars "delinquent federal debtors from obtaining federal loans or loan insurance guarantees."

Is Your Name In the Database?

If your name appears in the CAIVRS database, you probably will not be eligible to receive a new federally backed loan (unless you qualify for an exemption) until the issue in question has been resolved. The bad news is that unlike credit reports that you can view on your own, the CAIVRS database can only be accessed by a lender. If you are worried that your name may appear in CAIVRS, it’s probably best to tell your lender right away so that you will have time to try to fix any potential issues early in the application process.

Under what legal authority is CAIVRS implemented?

CAIVRS was developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in June 1987 as a shared database of defaulted Federal debtors, and enables processors of applications for Federal credit benefit to identify individuals who are in default or have had claims paid on direct or guaranteed Federal loans, or are delinquent or other debts owed to Federal agencies.

In 1989, the Office of Management and Budget set as a performance goal that certain program agencies and their authorized financial institutions should use CAIVRS to conduct prescreening to determine a loan applicant's credit status with the Federal Government. The purpose of this methodology would enable the program agencies to prescreen their borrowers and to broaden the Federal Government's base in determining an applicant's creditworthiness. Some non-tangible factors are:

• Verifying that loan applicants are not in default or delinquent on direct or guaranteed loans of participating Federal programs as required by
  OMB Circular A -129.
• Providing authorized users with a means to prescreen applicants for Federal credit benefit, to avoid extending benefits to individuals who are
  credit risks.
• Demonstrating to the public the Federal Government's commitment to collecting delinquent debt and the importance of meeting Federal
  obligations.

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I counseled and coached clients on budgeting and other items to help them get their credit restored. At that time I met George Cole. George was able to help take the load off and work with those clients that had foreclosures, bankruptcy, and other challenges to get those items removed. The process was different then and many things have changed with the credit bureaus. George has grown his company and evolved with the times and is able to reverse negative credit.

Yes that is right. Reverse Negative Credit. The old method has been "dispute dispute dispute" and I have not recommended ANY companies ( outside of Housing Counselors and the Mortgage Company you are working with to get a credit "re score") up until now as you cannot have any items in dispute when you make a mortgage applicaiton and as soon as they come out of dispute the credit score drops. I also did not like all the "membershi[" sites that want you to enroll and pay them monthly the rest of your days as they say they only dispute a few items at at time. 

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Whether you decide to purchase a home or not.. you still need your credit to obtain good interest rates on auto loans and insurance... and even to rent. 

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Citywide Brokers
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Fix your Credit! Start with Debt Validation!

In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can challenge the validity of a debt. Following is a sample debt validation letter that you can use to request the creditor/collection agency verify that the debt is actually yours and you are legally bound to pay that debt. However, make sure you send the debt validation letter in registered mail.

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Re: Acct No 

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter in response to the phone call/letter received from you on (Date). In conformance to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), I am requesting you to provide me with a validation of the debt that you talked of earlier. Please note, this is not a refusal to pay, rather a statement that your claim is disputed and validation is demanded. (15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 (b))

I do hereby request that your office provide me with complete documentation to verify that I owe the said debt and have any legal obligation to pay you.

Please provide me with the following:

1. Agreement with the creditor that authorizes you to collect on this alleged debt
2. The agreement bearing my signature stating that I have agreed to assume the debt
3. Valid copies of the debt agreement stating the amount of the debt and interest charges
4. Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired
5. Complete payment history on this account along with an accounting of all additional charges being assessed
6. Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state; and
7. Your license numbers and Registered Agent

If your office fails to reply to this debt validation letter within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all instances related to this account must be immediately deleted and completely removed from my credit file. Moreover, all future attempts to collect on the said debt must be ceased.

Your non-compliance with my request will also be construed as an absolute waiver of all claims to enforce the debt against me and your implied agreement to compensate me for court costs and attorney fees if I am forced to bring this matter before a judge.

Thanking you,

Your Signature_______________________

Your Name__________________________

Craigslist Rental Scams - Renters Beware! Protect yourself before giving anyone your money!

Unfortunately I have received several calls on my listings from people telling me that they were getting ready to pay large deposits to rent the homes that I have for sale. 1 person actually sent the deposit via cash app to someone, and another person luckily googled the property address and saw it was listed for sale and called me directly. Scammers are taking active listings that are for sale and rent and placing them on Craigslist as their own rentals to collect money from prospective renters and then disappear. Protect yourself and verify the person owns the property or rightfully has a management agreement from the seller to handle the lease/ transaction. 
But if you are tired of renting now is the time think about a purchase! Beware of Lease Purchase Options as most require a substantial non refundable down payment and if you do not close on the property within the specified time period ( usually 1 year) then you risk losing your money. You are required to put up a typically non refundable deposit on the lease purchase, I have seen on average $5,000 to $10,000 depending upon the home. If you do not meet the terms of the original contract you sign then you will absolutely lose the money that you have given to secure the contract.
Many things can and usually happen that prevent the transaction from closing. 99% of the time they never get worked out. You do not earn any equity , have basically made rent payments and will loose what could have been a down payment for another home.
There are so many benefits to home ownership
Stability 
Greater Privacy
Homes typically increase in values - while rental payments increase with no equity
Your costs are predictable and more stable than renting if you have a fixed rate mortgage.
The interest and property tax portion of your payment is tax deductible
Pride in Ownership
I find that it is best to speak with a Realtor, get pre qualified by a reputable lender to discuss your options and timeline to purchase. You will also be made aware of any credit challenges and understand what the down payment and monthly payment will be on the home price range you desire. I have been a Realtor for a long time and have helped many families obtain home ownership and I am happy to help you to! www.latikaarchuleta.com 770-231-2253

Mortgage Do's and Don't for a Smooth Loan Approval!!

TIPS TO MAKE LOAN APPLICATION AND PROCESSING SIMPLE!!

MORTGAGE DO’s!

DO Call us if you have any questions

DO Provide requested documentation promptly and include all items and pages

DO Continue living at your current residence

DO Continue making your mortgage or rent payment

DO Continue to use your credit as normal

DO Keep your SAME job/ Employer

DO Stay Current on ALL accounts!

MORTGAGE DON’T’S!

DO NOT QUIT OR CHANGE JOBS!

DO NOT Change marital status

DO NOT Make any major purchases (new car, furniture, appliances, mattress etc)

DO NOT Change bank accounts

DO NOT Make any large cash deposits into your bank account

DO NOT Transfer any balances from one account to another

DO NOT Close any credit card accounts

DO NOT Consolidate you debt onto one or two credit cards

DO NOT Max out or over charge credit cards

DO NOT Bounce a check

DO NOT Allow a bank account to go negative

DO NOT Take out a new loan or co-sign on any loan

DO NOT Pay off charge off’s or collections without discussing with your loan officer

DO NOT Finance any medical procedures

DO NOT Join a fitness club

DO NOT Open a new cell phone account

DO NOT Have your credit pulled by ANY company.

DO NOT Accept “Pre-Approved” offers

DO NOT Have your credit pulled or dispute any information on your credit report.

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