At high altitudes: 1  Air pressure is lower, so foods take longer to bake. Temperatures and/or bake times may need to be increased. 2  Liquids evaporate faster, so amounts of flour, sugar and liquids may need to be changed to prevent batter that is too moist, dry or gummy. 3  Gases expand more, so doughs rise faster.
The rate for the Smart Option Student Loan, which will be available to undergraduate and graduate students, will range from 5.75% to 12.875% depending on the borrower's credit history and other criteria. (The average credit score for Sallie Mae customers in the first quarter of 2012 was 748.).
The lowest credit score to buy a house or refinance your mortgage is 500. These new requirements for both FHA and VA went into effect in 2010. Fannie Mae requires a minimum score of 620. Freddie Mac requires a minimum score of 620. FHA requires a minimum score of 500. VA requires a minimum score of 500.