Callie Hitchcock

  • How Buying Points On Your Mortgage Can Improve Your Interest Rate

    To buy points or not to buy points? If you plan on having your loan for a while then you want to put more money down, buy some points, and get a lower interest rate. Even if you don’t know how long you’re going to have your loan due...
  • 5 Common Mistakes People Make With Their FICO® Scores

    Poor FICO® Scores can make your life difficult, and they’re unfortunately easy to get. There are so many pitfalls and traps the unwary person can fall into in their journey through life. Read this list of 5 common mistakes people make with their credit to better equip you to...
  • 9 Advantages Of A Good FICO® Score

    Bad credit is one of those things that you can live with. It most likely won’t ruin your life and you will find ways to work around it. Still, there are some major and money-saving benefits to having a good FICO® Score.  9. Lower interest rates on all your...
  • Never Use your Home Equity Loan for These 5 Things

    In many of today’s households, money is tight. With decreasing median family incomes and increasing prices on consumer goods, some people struggle to support themselves financially. If you fall into this ever growing category of people, you may be considering taking out a home equity loan. Just don’t tap...
  • What is a USDA Home Loan?

    With the housing market finally starting to regain footing, potential home buyers are in search of homes and mortgage loan programs. There are so many types of home loans out there, it’s hard to know which to choose. Maybe you’ve heard about the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)...
  • Blue from American Express® Credit Card

    Overall Score 36.8 Net Monetary Value 24.6 Product Features 66.7 Customer Experience 64.7   Pros & Cons The Blue from American Express Credit Card is the perfect card for people who want to use their purchases to book more travel and entertainment experiences. The points are earned on all...
  • Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card

    Overall Score 78.2 Net Monetary Value 83.8 Product Features 66.7 Customer Experience 64.7   Pros & Cons With the BankAmericard Travel Rewards Credit Card, users can earn points that are redeemable as a statement credit, or applicable to airline tickets, hotel stays, vacations, car rentals, and other travel purchases....
  • Xifaxan IBS Constipation

    Research reveals that the drug Xifaxan can be effective in easing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, especially in patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS. The primary ingredient of xifaxan is an antibiotic by the name of rifaximin, which can alleviate IBS symptoms over a period of two weeks with noticeable improvements....
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    Atopic Dermatitis Medication

    The basis of treatment for atopic dermatitis is to supply dry and inflamed skin with enough moisture. Atopic dermatitis is also often called eczema. Atopic dermatitis can be hereditary and typically develops in children more than adults. Eczema can be treated at home with fragrance-free moisturizers/ointments and keeping the skin hydrated....
  • 6 Tips When Buying and Selling Your Home in 2016

    To help negotiate today’s real estate market and mortgage, here are six simple steps to buying and selling your home: Use homebuyer programs Utilize the programs specific to your local area to help you buy your next home. Websites such as HSH.com can provide tools to those house-hunting of...
  • Everything You Need To Know About FICO® Scores

    What is a FICO® Score? A FICO® Score determines the available credit, as well as the guidelines with which credit is given, such as interest rates. It helps the lender determine the risk involved with lending you money. FICO® Scores are calculated from the credit reports from specific agencies....
  • Mortgage Company or Bank? We Compare the Pros and Cons

    Mortgage brokers and banks operate differently in the delicate ecosystem of mortgage buying. You obviously want to get the best deal and the best experience overall. But which one fits you? Let us point the way.  Get out your notepad. We’re going to talk about what a mortgage broker is...
  • Top 6 Most Common Mortgage Questions

    You’re applying for a mortgage and you feel overwhelmed by the acronyms, numbers, and terminology. You don’t know where you should start. Well, you’re not alone. The majority of people are almost completely in the dark when it comes to the finer points of their mortgage agreements and don’t...
  • Mortgage Loan Types Available To First Time Home Buyers

    As a home buyer, it is paramount that you learn the different types of mortgage loans to ensure you understand which one is the most suitable for you. If you understand the loans available, and which ones you qualify for, you will be better enabled to maximize long term...
  • The 5 Most Important Terms about HARP Refinancing

    The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has provided much-needed financial relief for thousands of Americans. People who have found that the value of their home has declined may be eligible to participate in HARP. The HARP refinancing program enables homeowners to refinance an existing mortgage so they can receive...
  • The Advantages to a USDA Home Loan

    For those unfamiliar with the USDA home loan program, this loan is offered by the Department of Agriculture and is available to borrowers who live in or wish to purchase rural properties. Despite a large number of loan programs now available, many potential buyers are looking into USDA home...
  • FHA Loans: The Pros and Cons

    Those who are looking to purchase a home may have come across the term FHA loan and not know what it is. The acronym FHA stands for Federal Housing Administration. The loan is actually not a loan. It is government-backed insurance for the lender of a home loan. It...
  • Comparing Mortgage Lenders

    Comparing mortgage lenders might seem like a chore. There are many lenders competing for your business with seemingly more and more attractive deals. But you need to be able to rationally compare and judge them to find the one who’s right for you. This is an extremely important decision...
  • 10 Questions You Need To Ask Your Mortgage Lender

    Ask these 10 questions and use the answers you get to decide whether to go with a mortgage lender. This is a very important step of the process and should not be taken lightly. You should come to a potential lender with a list of questions already prepared. Do...
  • Basic Mortgage Terms You Need To Know

    When you’re buying your own home, you had better go into it with an understanding of all the terms used in the mortgage business so that you really know what you’re getting into. Knowledge is power, and this is especially true when talking about large purchases like buying a...
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    Calcineurin Inhibitors Atopic Dermatitis Treatments

    Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory disease of the skin that affects infants and children. It can affect adults, but it adults suffer from atopic dermatitis are typically those who developed the condition in childhood. For years, the only available topical treatment was the use of over-the-counter, low-dose steroids or corticosteroids...