Numerologists claim that there is a mystical connection between numbers, or series of numbers, and events that happen in your life. Here at the Homeownership Center we can’t answer paranormal questions but we can say that there REALLY IS a number that impacts your financial life and long-term homeownership success.
That number is your credit score.
The good news is that this number isn't mysterious… you can learn what your score is and – even better – learn how to improve it.
Your credit score is important. A low score not only means that you'll pay higher interest rates on mortgages, car loans, credit cards and other loans, but it can also prevent you from getting an apartment, keep you from being hired for a job you want, or cause you to pay more for insurance coverage.
A strong credit score is the key that unlocks the door to better loans, cheaper car insurance and more. YOU CAN build a good score and LSS Financial Counseling, a member of the Homeownership Advisors Network along with US Bank and Freddie Mac want to show you and your clients practical ways to improve your score at a free event next week:
- Learn how to improve your score after a financial setback
- Understand the credit scoring system and the steps to take to improve your score
- And much more.
Event Information:
DATE: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Center for Changing Lives
2400 Park Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The event is FREE and everyone who attends will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card door prize!
One of the hardest hit areas of the state in the current housing (foreclosure) crisis is the area surrounding Isanti county (Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Chisago & Pine counties). This area has some of the highest foreclosure rates in the state, and the number of pre-foreclosure notices continues unabated.
However, it's not all doom and gloom! For several years, the MN Home Ownership Center has been working with LSS Financial Counseling and a roundtable group of engaged civic and business leaders in a multi-county area surrounding Isanti County. This working group of financial institutions, politicians, social workers, teachers, clergy, hospitals and other professionals have been working together to reach out to their community as it struggles with financial issues.
This working group was the brain-child of the president of Community Pride Bank in Isanti, Greg Owens. He constantly updates the group on the foreclosure issue, convenes meetings and discussions on ways to stem the tide of foreclosures and is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to let homeowners in the area know about the availability of FREE Foreclosure Prevention Counseling services through LSS Financial Counseling.
On June 16th, LSS Financial Counseling will be hosting an event to recognize and celebrate just a few of the "financial advocates" who have made a difference in their communities over the last year and honor some of the people that have made a positive difference in the financial lives of Minnesota's residents.
Greg Owens is one of the recipients of this year's Financial Advocacy Awards! Congratulations Greg!!
The other recipients are Mayor Don Ness, City of Duluth and AccountAbility Minnesota.
The awards ceremony will be hosted at the LSS Center for LSS Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis, and Attorney General Lori Swanson will be the keynote speaker.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Marie Garmoe via email or by calling 218-529-2296 by Friday, June 11th.
Isn't that a great name for a symposium!LSS Financial Counseling, one of the Center's partner organizations that offers counseling services to Minnesota families, and the University of MN Law Clinic, have teamed up to offer a symposium on the ever-expanding - and dangerous - world of fringe banking, more commonly known as Payday Lending.The symposium will be held on May 1st from 9:30 am - 2:30 at the Center for Changing Lives in St. Paul.For additional information, incuding maps and an agenda, visit the registration page here:http://ga3.org/lssmn/events/paydayloansymposium/details.tcl
