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.).
Credit History and Score Requirements. For those interested in applying for an FHA loan, applicants are now required to have a minimum FICO score of 580 to qualify for the low down payment advantage, which is currently at around 3.5 percent.If your credit score is below 580, however, you aren't necessarily excluded from FHA loan eligibility.redit History and Score Requirements. For those interested in applying for an FHA loan, applicants are now required to have a minimum FICO score of 580 to qualify for the low down payment advantage, which is currently at around 3.5 percent.