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Surprising New Lending Standards

Lending standards have gotten tougher in the past couple of years, and banks are starting to dig a little deeper into their customer’s finances before they give out loans. However, some expecting parents are being turned down for mortgages, and credit score requirements have gotten even stricter. This morning on the Today Show, I talked with Matt Lauer about some of the surprising things that might hold you back from getting a loan — and how to prepare yourself before you apply.

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