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Deek Martin

Deek Martin

NMLS #1077111

Mortgage Loan Originator

Learn More about your mortgage professional:

Pioneer Mortgage Funding, Inc.
NMLS #: 1936558

Deek Martin

NMLS #1077111

Mortgage Loan Originator

Certifications: n/a

Learn More about your mortgage professional:

Pioneer Mortgage Funding, Inc.
NMLS #: 1936558

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Score & Credit Basics Quiz

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The mortgage industry uses Vantage Scoring instead of FICO

2 / 8

A soft inquiry will not affect my credit score

3 / 8

It takes a long time to improve a credit score.

4 / 8

I can check my credit for free once a year

5 / 8

A delinquent payment does not affect my credit score

6 / 8

Closing an account can negatively affect my credit score

7 / 8

If I have a high income, I will have a higher credit score

8 / 8

Credit scores fluctuate frequently

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Mortgage Essentials Quiz

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My credit report includes my medical history

2 / 9

Having late payments are acceptable as long as I pay

3 / 9

Bad credit stays with me forever

4 / 9

Rental history will appear on my credit report

5 / 9

My credit report includes my social security number

6 / 9

Poor credit history can prevent me from getting hired

7 / 9

I should not buy furniture for my new home before closing

8 / 9

Leasing a new vehicle will result in a hard inquiry on my credit report

9 / 9

If I pay an account in full, it’s removed from my credit report

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Buyer Alert Quiz

1 / 10

You can go to jail if you provide false information on your mortgage application.

2 / 10

If I need a mortgage modification, the best place to start is by contacting my mortgage company.

3 / 10

Trigger leads are illegal.

4 / 10

There is no such thing as a legitimate credit repair company.

5 / 10

It’s ok to omit something from your mortgage application if your lender says it’s OK.

6 / 10

I do not need a credit repair company to help improve my score.

7 / 10

Mortgage relief companies can keep your home out of foreclose for a fee.

8 / 10

There are rules that debt collectors must follow when trying to collect a debt.

9 / 10

Buying a tradeline can hurt my credit score if the owner of the tradeline defaults on the loan.

10 / 10

Opting out of trigger leads guarantees I won’t be contacted.

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Deek Martin

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS #1077111