Ask Mike Your Mortgages Questions: Have you been turned down for a Mortgage recently (CREDIT)?

Ways to Improve Credit Score Checklist Some tips on how to improve your credit score:

•FICO scores improve naturally as your credit history gets better over time. You don't need to request a review.
•Avoid going delinquent on payments. Never let the balance of a bill go over into the next month, and don't let your loans slide into default.
•Avoid closing a credit account you don't use, unless there are fees associated with it.
•If you do miss a payment, get current on your payments as soon as possible.
•If you're having difficulty making your payments, get in touch with your creditors or a credit counselor to work out payment arrangements.
•Reduce your outstanding debt on revolving lines of credit such as credit cards.
•Don't transfer balances and shuffle debt frequently. This is seen by the credit bureaus as an attempt to fix your credit rating quickly.
•Re-establish your credit history. Have credit cards and/or installment loans and pay them off each payment cycle.
•Open new accounts that you will use and pay them off on time.
•Avoid opening lots of credit accounts simultaneously or credit accounts you aren't going to use. This is also seen as an attempt to increase your credit score fast.
•Don't get impatient.

With some of the guidelines tightening in the mortgage industry most of us know someone directly that may have been turned down for a mortgage. Through your association with the Reel Partners you can now suggest that they call Mike Spiegel with Franklin American Mortgage and he will work with them directly on credit repair. A lot of customers are being turned down just because their scores are not high enough to meet program guidelines and this can be corrected in as little as 30 days. Most people do not know the process of credit repair and pay hundreds of dollars for a service that can be as easy as mailing letters. If you or someone you know has been turned down, my advice is do not be discouraged. Give me a call and we will do a credit analysis (FREE OF CHARGE).

Please call Mike at 317-437-5182 for the details.
If you have a mortgage that is at a 6.00% or higher interest rate it might be time for you to refinance. Please contact Mike for a free analysis. Most customers are saving over $100 per month by reducing their interest rates!

Reel Free Classifieds

Automobiles


  • 2006 Suzuki Boulevard Motorcycle—It is in excellent condition, with several up grades, including saddle bags, windshield, light bar and passenger back rest. 5,400 miles. The motorcycle also comes with 2 helmets. Price $5,900. Please call Joe at 765-215-7129.

Pets

  • 2 FREE 4 Month Lab/Beagle mix dogs to good home with yard. Please contact me Leslie at lem1103@aol.com for more information.

  • 7 months old white & blond Lab/Huskey mix. (Mostly Lab.)One blue eye one brown eye, 30 lbs, She is up to date on shots, spaded, great with everything. Text: 317-652-1963 or mhester63@sbcglobal.net

  • 2 Free Dogs - wirehair terrier and Jack Russell. Contact us via phone @ 317-989-9770

  • Free Tabby Cat - Very sweet and affectionate tabby cat. 6 years old, de-clawed, spayed, up to date on shots and litter box trained. Please call 317-796-0282

Non-Profits Events


  • CUMNS Kids Fall Festival at Castleton United Methodist Church. A family event including hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, games and prizes, food and a local farmer's market. 2-6 PM. Free event. Call: 317-841-7491. Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 North Shadeland Ave. Sept. 26, 2009, 2pm

  • 5th Annual 'Reach Out and Read' Fundraiser at the Children's Museum. Proceeds used to buy books for low income children. 7:30 to 10 PM. Info: 317-822-7302. Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Fri., 9/25/2009 7:30 PM.

  • Walk to Defeat ALS at White River State Park. A fundraising event to raise money in the fight against ALS (often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease). Registration at 9:30 AM, walk begins at 11:30 AM. Call: 317-915-9888. White River State Park, 801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion County. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, 9:30 AM.

  • 6th Annual Apple Fest A fundraiser for Homelessness Bites, The Salvation Army’s campaign to end homelessness. Lunch items by Applebee's, plus hot apple cobbler and ice cream (apples from Adrian Orchards). 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Monument Circle, Indianapolis, (Thurs) Oct. 1, 2009, 10:30 AM. www.homelessnessbites.org/applefest/

  • Indiana AIDS Walk and Ride 2009 - A fundraiser for HIV impacted Hoosiers and the agencies that serve them. Registration 11 AM - 10K Bike Ride at 1:45 PM. 5K walk at 2 PM. 317-630-1805. University Park, 300 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis Sat. Oct. 10, 2009www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=312110

Looking For Something

  • Just graduated from college and need a good used car to get to my new job. Looking for something in the $3,000 to $6,000 range that gets good mileage. Please call or text Jacob at 317-250-4516.