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  • J.S. Whaldo

    I’m J.S. Whaldo, a mortgage underwriter for over 30 years. I explain guidelines, loan decisions, and how to avoid surprises for homebuyers, Realtors, bankers, and mortgage professionals. Co-host of the podcast Give Me Credit.

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    Winner of Marquis Who's Who, John Mackey, founder of CreditGeni.us, Master Credit Solutions, US Credit Project, and Give Me Credit Media, is a leading expert in credit restoration, FICO scoring, and debt collection.

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