1. Please explain what the three credit reporting bureaus are, how each works, and how each calculate credit scores. 2. What’s the history of Trans Union, and what products to they offer today? 3. What’s the history of Equifax, and what products do they offer today? 4. What’s the history of Experian, and what products do they offer today? 5. What are credit reports, how can you access them, and how should you read them? How often is your credit report updated? 6. Explain credit score ranges between 300 and 850 and what each range mean? 7. Explain how monitoring services can calculate your credit score, and what the different monitoring services are available today 8. Why do credit scores differ between the three credit bureaus? Does one score from one bureau matter more than the other two? 9. Which credit score is more accurate from which credit bureau, or does it not matter? 10. What should I do if my credit scores are different from the three bureaus?

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QUESTIONS: 1. Exactly how long does the seller have to accept an offer? 2. Is a seller legally required to respond to an offer? 3. What are some reasons why the seller will not respond to your offer as a buyer? (E.g., the offer was low, they have multiple offers, they might be skeptical about the offer, etc.) 4. What should you do if the seller is not responding? Please provide detailed tips (e.g., be patient, talk to your agent, start looking for other options, etc.) 5. What are some signs that your offer will be accepted by the seller? (E.g., quick response or counteroffer, seller asks for more details, seller asked for a pre-approval letter, etc.) 6. Explain why and how setting an offer expiration on your offer gives you more control and can push sellers to act faster 7. How can you make your offer more attractive? (E.g., offer a substantial earnest money deposit, show proof of funds, a stronger offer, etc.) 8. Is it normal for sellers to accept their first offer? 9. What happens after an offer is submitted? 10. Can a seller back out once an offer is accepted? 11. Anything else you’d like to add? 12. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

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What is down payment assistance? I can only accept full-sentence written responses (which I can use as quotes) for this article. My deadline for written answers to these questions is 1 p.m. Central, Friday, September 19, 2025. Thanks for participating! QUESTIONS: 1. Please define and explain what down payment assistance is and how it worked 2. What are down payment assistance programs, and how do these work? 3. What are some different types of down payment assistance programs, including: grants, loans, low-interest loans, etc.? How does each work? 4. Who qualifies for down payment assistance and how? 5. What are the requirements for down payment assistance (e.g., live in the home for the required period, complete a homebuyer class, home must be in the specified locale/County, meet the income and purchase limits, etc.) 6. How can you find DPA programs? (E.g., check HUD’s directory, ask your lender, search locally, etc.) 7. What is involved with applying for DPA? (E.g., pick a DPA with your mortgage loan officer, confirm repayment rules, gather documentation, etc.) 8. What are some worthy alternatives to down payment assistance (e.g., other lenders, government-backed mortgages, etc.)? 9. How long does DPA approval and funding take on average? 10. Can I combine multiple DPA sources? 11. What are the drawbacks of using DPA? 12. Anything else you’d like to add? 13. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?  

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