Jeff
Surprise,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, March 31, 2005
I am a broker in the sub-prime industry, to which Centex Home Equity (not to be comfused with Centex or CTX, the prime side) is a part, and I find it somewhat humorous that this individual decided to submit a rip-off report claiming this company preys on consumer ignorance, yet has no understanding of the industry. 1) Centex is not the appraisal company. An independent, 3rd party (fyi, a consumer may choose their own appraiser, as long as they are registered, licensed, and approved). The money paid for for the title and home inspection, but Centex obtained absolutely zero of the fund. 2) I do not know the details of the deal, but here are some mortgage basics. Mortgages are all base on risk. To obtain a 100% loan, you must have very good credit. If you do not, you will pay a higher rate, and qualify for less money on the value of the home. So, if the house was valued at 289,000, then a person with a 750 fico would get 289000, a person with a 600 fico may only get 250,000, and a person with a 515 Fico may only qualify for 200,000. Many mortgage companies will not even loan on a sub 625 fico score because history repeats itself. This individual complained about the company without even having a problem of their own, except bad credit. That is not the lendors fault. In addition, there is only 1 way to clean up your credit, PAY YOUR STUFF OFF. If you can afford to pay it, why havent you?