Sep
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Ads abound almost everywhere (online and off) selling books, systems and secrets to help you fix your credit in a hurry. Many of these programs have claims which read like the covers of supermarket tabloids “In 3hrs my credit score jumped from 580 to 676!”… “Erase bad credit and smash your debts with just 2 Magic Letters!”. “Create a completely new credit file in 24hrs!” Are these types of claims ALWAYS too good to be true? The answer is “Yes and… no”.” Click Here To Read My Story and Find out…”
While many people would love for you to believe that the only thing that can fix bad credit is time; in reality… nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is, time is only one factor which will fix a credit report (but it’s a far cry from being the only factor). How can I back this up? Easy. Under a consumer protection law known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (a.k.a. the FCRA) the only negative information which can remain on your credit report is not what is accurate… but what can be proved as such. What’s this mean to you?
It means any negative item on your credit report can only remain there if it is accurate and CAN BE PROVED AS ACCURATE under the guidelines of the FCRA. This undisputable fact presents consumers with both good news and bad news. The good news is that through the FCRA your credit score can most likely be improved dramatically in a very short period of time with only a modest amount of effort on your part.
The bad news is that while the actual “work” will take very little of your time, it is vital that you have good information on “how” to go about it. This is the bad news; 9 out of 10 courses on restoring your credit will do nothing more than lead you into a snake pit. This is because they provide you with out-dated “Boiler Plate” dispute letters which are rarely effective. These are nothing more than form letters and… quite frankly (more bad news) the Credit Bureaus and Creditors will laugh at you if you try to use them.
While I agree with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that “Anything a Credit Repair Clinic can do for you legally, you can do for yourself at little or not cost”… the key element you need for success is the latest inside techniques and procedures to get the results you want. These involve strategies known as “Proof of Contract”, “Constructive Notice”, “Challenge of Procedure” or “Restrictive Endorsement” and many others.
All these terms may “sound” impressive but they are really quite simple. In the end, it is nothing more than a method of communication which exercises your consumer protection rights, gets the results you want and raises your credit score. Even more impressive, once you learn how simple it can be by doing it for yourself, you will find there is a fortune to be made doing it for others! Either way, it all starts by requesting a free copy of your credit report by To receive Free Credit Tips including “How to Bullet-Proof Yourself From Identity Theft For FREE!”Click Here
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Aug
23
Creditors typically write off or charge off a debt if there has been no payment on the account for more than 180 days (6 months). This does not, however, mean that the person no longer owes the debt. A charge-off is an accounting procedure for tax purposes used by the creditor where an uncollectible debt or charge-off is reported as a loss for the creditor.
If you have any charge-offs on your credit reports, your ability to obtain credit will be seriously impaired and you must actively work to restore your credit. Charge-offs stay on your credit report for 7 years from the date of the initial missed payment that led to the charge-off (the original delinquency date), even if payments are later made on the charged-off account.
Paying an old charge-off will not remove it from your credit reports. It will simply be updated to a “paid charge-off,” which, while slightly better, is still a seriously derogatory item. To qualify for some loans, including a mortgage loan, you must take care of any charge-offs that appear on your credit report.
To remove a charge-off from your credit report, you must dispute the account with the credit bureaus. If after numerous disputes the credit bureaus verify the account, you must contact the collector. All negotiations should be in writing. You will likely need to begin on the phone to determine the correct person with whom you should be negotiating. However, once you know who that person is, send everything in writing and request they do likewise.
Negotiate with the collection agency to remove their listing entirely from your report. A charge-off is a negative, whether it is paid or not. Make sure you get this agreement in writing as well.
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Aug
18
A Great Investment
Home ownership has always been considered an integral part of the American Dream. Over the last fifty years those that were able to realize this dream have experienced a great financial benefit. Home ownership, in fact, has contributed more to the wealth of the individual than any other investment. But there is another side to home ownership; it is also the most significant financial obligation that most people will ever undertake. If managed properly home ownership can be a source of great pleasure. If mismanaged, the results can be devastating.
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I have helped people repair and restore their credit reports since 1989. The most common concern amongst our customers has always been the impact that their credit report will have on the mortgage application process. The relationship between your credit and your mortgage is simple; the better your credit, the lower your interest rate and the more choice you will have among mortgage programs.
The Potential of Credit Repair
If you have had credit issues in the past it is essential to your financial life that you have a very clear understanding of how credit repair can help get you back on solid financial ground again. To understand the potential of credit repair there is a myth that needs to be dispelled. This myth is that you are the only one who can repair your own credit. This is a line that was originally promulgated by the credit bureaus and is now parroted by others.
Can You Do it Yourself?
The motivation of the credit bureaus to sell the do-it-yourself campaign was obvious to those of us in the credit repair business. The credit bureaus are well aware of the fact that the vast majority of individuals that undertake the effort to repair their own credit do not have the time or tenacity to understand the system. And without a proper understanding most people will quit out of frustration, or give up believing that they have done everything that can be done. Either way, the credit bureaus will save time and money.
The Role of the Credit Repair Professional
All professions provide the benefit of a mastery of their own field. Although it is certainly true that you could repair your own credit, it is equally true that you could make your own clothes or repair your own car. The economy thrives on the diversity of expertise that is offered in the marketplace. Those that do not have the time or energy to do the extensive research needed to do a job properly can hire someone else to do the work for them. A credit repair professional offers the benefit of his experience in dealing with the three credit bureaus, creditors, and collection agencies. He should also have an in depth understanding of everything that can have an impact on your credit score.
Improving Your Credit Scores
Would you like to purchase a home or refinance to a lower interest rate? The mortgage that you are able to obtain will be entirely dependant on the content of your credit report. As a credit repair professional I speak to people daily who have been told that they either cannot qualify for a mortgage due to their credit, or only qualify for a very expensive sub-prime mortgage. In our examination of their credit reports we often discover that there are a significant number of errors that are depressing their credit scores dramatically.
Putting Your Credit to Work for You
Much of the misreported information that appears on credit reports goes unrecognized. Items such as duplicate accounts, understated high credit limits, and misstated account opening dates are often ignored because they are not derogatory per se. These items along with the obvious erroneous derogatory information can all be cleaned up. And the results can make the difference between an affordable mortgage and a stressful monthly payment.
Choose Carefully
The American Dream is achievable and it depends on your credit. If you have the time and inclination to learn credit repair yourself you should make the effort. If you do not feel up to the task you should hire someone to get the job done for you. And, in making the decision you should remember the potential impact that your credit can have on your life. You work hard for your money. Make sure that your credit works just as hard for you.
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By: Jim KemishAbout the Author:
Jim Kemish is the president and founder of Power Mortgage, a Florida mortgage company based in Delray Beach, Florida. Power Mortgage Corp was established in 1989 and serves the states of Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Jim is also the President of Sky Blue Credit, a national credit repair business.
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Aug
3
Various companies may offer you a pre-approved credit card of Visa or MasterCard by disguising their original identity. These offers are actually appropriate for catalogue clubs or store clubs. Usually they offer you a pre-approved credit card with a limit of up to $5,000 and you don’t need to make a security deposit. Technically they make you believe through their mail that you can restore your credits and experience again the convenience of your personal credit card. But this may considered beyond reality. You will not hesitate for jumping on any credit card offer that arrives in your mail if you are frantic for your own credit card. This is why, you should necessarily read thoroughly over the mail to point out the fine prints and make a wise decision.
They will claim that your MasterCard is already pre-approved and you are able to activate your card by simply verifying your personal information. All you have to do is fill in your information, sign the offer and send it back to the address of the issuers. Once they get the required information they will rapidly send you your MasterCard. But if you have read the mail carefully you will find that this credit card is not a usual MasterCard. Your card can only be used to purchase a product from their online store or at a particular shopping mall. This credit card is nothing but a useless plastic wastage anywhere else. Usually only house ware items and off brand electronics only can be purchased using these credit cards. Moreover they will charge an extremely high rate of interest which may be up to 45%.
Throwing away would be the best way to treat with these kinds of credit card offers. If you really wish to develop your credit score, use the money that you would use to activate these fake credit cards for applying a reputed and secured card. A reputed company will report your activities to the credit bureaus which will make you start repairing your low credit. So it is very important to perform a complete read due to find the fine prints when you receive a credit card offer.
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Forex Trading
Aug
1
Rayven Perkins wrote:
There are multiple credit myths and rumors that surround the realm of credit reporting. Some are urban legend, and have become so widely disseminated that they are taken as gospel; others are deliberately encouraged by lenders to terrorize or cajole debtors into compliance.
The following is a compilation of the most common credit myths concerning your credit file, and the reality that all consumers should be aware of.
Myth: Credit reporting companies are subsidiaries for or working on behalf of the federal government.
This belief is fostered by the fact that creditors make such a big deal about “registering” you as a debtor with a credit reporting agency that the power of the agency itself becomes inflated. In fact, credit reporting companies are nothing more than mega businesses and their true subsidizers are the banks and finance companies.
Myth: If you pay a bad debt, the negative report will automatically be removed from your credit immediately.
This is a tactic used by unethical bill collectors to get you to pay your debt, and 9 times out of 10 it is a flat out lie. You can occasionally make an agreement with a creditor to pay a debt on the condition that it be removed or marked paid as agreed, but this should always be in writing, and they must put in writing that they will contact the credit reporting agency, request the update, and follow through until it is done.
Myth: You have to sign up for a credit monitoring service to get a free credit report.
This one is just ridiculous, and has been picked up by hundreds of companies trying to sell “credit protection” packages. They offer you a free credit report through their website and then sign you up for a monthly automatic charge for an overpriced, basically useless “credit alert” program that you can duplicate simply by taking reasonable precautions. Don’t be fooled. You are entitled by law to a no strings attached, once a year, completely free report from each of the three major credit reporting companies.
Myth: Trying to get stuff removed from your credit report is illegal.
Again, this is just not true. There are illegal and unethical ways to tamper with your report, but many people have incorrect or outdated items on their report and it is perfectly legal to try to have those removed or updated. The steps to accomplish this are easy, and you can do it yourself so don’t waste money on a “credit repair” company that claims it can restore your credit for a huge fee.
Myth: Credit Reporting agencies are required by law to keep negative items on your report for at least seven years.
Actually, the Fair Debt laws state that after 7 years credit reporting companies are required to remove adverse reports - and nowhere does it say that these can’t be taken off earlier. The credit reporting agencies perpetuate this myth themselves so people will not ask them to remove stuff.
Myth: Credit reporting agencies strive to keep accurate reports.
In what alternate universe? Again, a credit reporting agency is not an agent of the government, and has little interest in helping anyone out or motivation to be accurate. They are in business to make money, and they make it from the lenders.
They have a vested interest in reporting whatever the creditors tell them because the creditors pay them to, and they double dip by selling this personal and private (and often inaccurate) information to other lenders and agencies as well. They have no vested interest in removing items, or in helping you at all.
Now that you know what credit myths to watch out for, you can take steps to review your credit and begin to correct any discrepancies. Unfortunately, credit reporting agencies do hold a lot of power over the average American citizen, and it falls to you personally to make sure that you are not being taken advantage of or wrongfully portrayed.
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25
Jackie B wrote: Bad credit can make it almost impossible to live a normal life. You are constantly being harassed by unwanted mail and pesky phone calls from debt collectors. You are paying higher interest on everything and you may even have trouble finding a job due to your poor credit. Are you tired of trying to find a loop hole? Is your credit keeping you from getting a loan you really need? Are you having trouble making ends meet in your day to day life? It may seem far-fetched but there are options! There are credit services available all over the web that can help improve your credit score by a staggering amount. If used wisely, these services can bring you into credit bliss.
Personalized credit repair companies do just that! They help get rid of your bad credit and establish good credit. They deal with collections, repossessions, for closures, judgments, charge-offs, tax liens, garnishments and late payments, among other things. They talk to the credit bureaus for you and offer a wide range of pointers and guidelines to improve and maintain a healthy credit score.
There are hundreds of websites committed to restoring your credit, so finding one is ever the problem. Most companies charge a one-time processing fee of about $49.99 and a monthly charge of $9.99. Companies who charge more aren’t necessarily ripping you off, they may just offer better service to their clients. Before doing anything else, always make sure to researched its legitimacy and read the fine print! After you’ve found a company that feels comfortable to you and fits your needs, contact them. Ask any questions you may have and make sure they are all answered.
Once you have chosen a company, they will assign you a credit attorney (or mentor.) This person will be handling all of your credit restoration needs. Usually, the attorneys assigned are former credit bureau employees and have extensive knowledge of the field. They will ask for your credit information and they will require access to all three of your credit bureau’s records. This will help them understand your financial crisis and they can begin determining what needs to be done.
You will have a one-on-one session with your credit attorney in which you will both discuss accurate and inaccurate information on your credit report. This means that any false information that is listed under your credit can be recognized and dealt with. About 60% of most credit information is erroneous and this leads people to believe they have worse credit than they actually do. After this, your attorney can begin to dispute your remaining bad credit. They send requests to the credit bureau for each of the problematic areas on your credit report. The bureau then has 30 days to investigate the matter. If they accept the request than that negative area on your credit report can be deleted from your files. If they reject your request, they may send you an updated credit report, form letters, correction letters or stall letters. These letters should be sent to your attorney immediately and they will attempt to tackle the problem once more, from a different angle.
Once you have established good credit, it’s very important to maintain it. The credit repair companies offer lots of pointers on how to keep your credit at a good score. While it’s necessary to tackle some of your credit problems with a credit repair company, you can do a lot to help yourself out. Take your credit seriously and try to avoid making the same mistakes twice. It’s is not worth falling into credit failure again! If you follow these steps, your life could become increasingly more stable and you will find yourself at more freedom to do what you really want to do.
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Jul
22
KC Jackson wrote: Free credit report
Fixing your credit yourself spares you money According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can dispute mistakes in their credit account for free.
If you don”t distinguish info for loaners on your free credit report and you have a need to repair credit score based on their reporting, ask the credit bureau for more info on that loaner so you can contact them directly and find out what the disparaging report, implements to. Once the credit report is clean and error free, shop around for the best possible debt and bill consolidation deals.
Report Fix
You faced some financial problems in the past that have brought you in this situation- You had confronted a bad credit history but today you want to fix it- It may be that you had a mistake in your credit report card, good credit is essential to get any further credit. Before you even consider signing a contract with a company that assures to restore your credit, think of these facts:You may obtain a transcript of your credit report on your own.
You can repair your credit yourself with a effective credit repair program and book and a good understanding of your credit report.
The only credit repair with debt resolution that you can hope to achieve is that the negative info will be taken from your credit report. While applying for a secured credit card will not negatively affect your credit report, it is not generally viewed to be a part of personal credit report repair.
To repair particulars in your credit report you must get a copy of your reports from all of the credit reporting agencies either by mail or cyberspace. Besides being expensive, credit repair houses are oftentimes frowned upon by banking companies and other lending institutions, who may be suspicious about how accurately your report describes your credit worthiness after it has been repaired by a credit restore service.
Report Affected
If you have been only a human (like most) and have created a few financial mistakes your credit report and Fico Score were most likely affected, how much money you can borrow, the level of interest values that will attach to this money, and a number of other individual financial statistics are all affected by a credit report.
When you get multiple credit cards or loans with great debts, your credit report is negatively affected. Your chances of getting a car, a house, or being approved for personal loans or credit cards, has for many years been affected by your credit report.
Report On-line
The advantages of seeing your free credit report online include being able to see your credit report whenever you wish. Whether you have had a credit card stolen or do frequent on-line dealings, you should check your credit report on a regular basis. But if your card has been stolen and you report it missing immediately, the situation is slightly different; that is, if the card has been abused by the person who stole it to buy goods online, you will be responsible for the full amount; but if they have used it to buy goods in a high street retail chain or department store, you”ll be liable for a fraction of the total they spent.
Get your first free credit report as is your right through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and make sure that is you are keeping with restoring your credit, that you sign up with the proper website to view your credit reports online all year for a nominal fee.
Credit score
By adjusting any errors or false entries that might be found in your credit report, you will be able to clean up your credit history and raise your credit score. In spite of high risk involved, a bad credit unsecured loan not merely caters the problem of finance but it mends your credit score, as well. You can better credit score a bit by clearing easy debts before approaching the lender.
For this reason, education is the key to keeping your credit score positive.
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Jul
21
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Clueless in NY wrote: I currently have a load of credit card debt that have been sent to collections. The bad debt has accrued for the past 2 years (24 months), and my only way out is to repay the collection agencies. However, the credit companies have already charged off all my accounts! I have heard through friends and family (who are involved in the mortgage industry), that repaying my debt will refresh my credit report and even if I pay the bad debt it will stick to my credit report for 7 years as of the date I paid them off. I was involved with a debt settlement company, until I found out that my credit wasn’t gonna be fully restored. From what I know, my choices are bankruptcy or paying off my credit card debt in full. What I am looking for is a way to restore my credit without having to wait another 7-10 years, is this possible?
I want to buy a house in the next two years, and I want to build a stronger credit profile. I am 24 and accumilated debt between the ages of 19-22, when I realized I couldn’t afford to pay them because my income shrunk and I started school. Are there any REAL solutions for me?
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Truth Seeker wrote: Hi there! I recently had my debts consolidated It will take me some time to get them all paid off, but that’s fine. I’m on my way
However, I’m wondering how it all works. What is my credit going to be like when all is said and done? Will I be starting over with a clean slate? Is there more time involved? I need a run down from a seasoned pro! Thanks, Rea
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blahblahblah wrote: Well, I’m only 17 years old, and I’m already in a bind that I know will set me into a not-so-good credit situation. I owe my bank 300+ dollars, but they’ve already sent it to a collection agency. I really, really, really don’t want to start off my life with terrible credit, so what would be the best way going about restoring my credit?
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Jul
19
Jay Delgado wrote: Definition of “Repair”- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; “She repaired her TV set”; “Repair my shoes please” or the act of putting something in working order again.
So in a sense is your credit really broken? No it is not, maybe not functioning as it should, but not broken. So instead of looking for a credit repair company I would maybe look for a credit restoration company. One that could help restore my credit to it’s like perfect condition. Ok, so how do I do that? What do I look for? What are some hints of a bad one? Some hints of a good one?
When shopping for a credit “restoration” company I would avoid all who claim to “repair” your credit, as this is simply impossible. Look for the ones that understand this and the ones who will help restore your credit.
Companies who claim they are a law firm are just simply “silly” to say the least and just a sales gimmick. Avoid at all cost! You really don’t need an attorney to restore your credit. Truth told you could do it yourself with some patience, planning, a few well-written letters and some understanding of the credit laws.
There are companies who offer you a service for a monthly charge as well. They state that they will dispute items on your credit report for a monthly charge. Really all these companies offer, are an automated system filled with form letters that they will send out on your behalf for a monthly fee. Come on now, you can find their form letters on line and do it your self.
Then there are companies who will charge you a really high price and want it up front! Stating something like- “You get what you pay for!” Please just avoid these companies, as I would not trust anybody with a large sum of money up front. Besides it’s illegal to collect money for “credit repair” in advance.
Now what I would look for is: a company who offers a relatively good product for a fair price. One who doesn’t charge a large sum up front or promise to dispute items on my credit report for a monthly charge. As we all know (or don’t) it is also illegal to promise or guarantee to remove items off of a credit report, however if one was to work as long as needed until the job was complete that would be a good company.
Well with all of that said there is an old saying that holds true: “Buyer Beware”
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Jul
17
Cindy Heller wrote: When you are entangle in negative credit, it can get to you as you will not be able to get credit to purchase your dream home or car. Although there are countless agencies who promise to repair your negative credit and restore your financial health, not all deliver on the promises.
There are numerous credit repair agencies out to make a fast buck and dishonestly mislead people in parting their cash and getting into all sort of legal problems. Beware of companies out to defraud and only stick to ethical and credible credit repair agencies. One essential thing to note is that if you chose to abide by less than upright agency, then you are as guilty of misdemeanor as the credit repair organization. It is with this in mind that you only seek legal credit repair when you decided to repair your unhealthy credit.
As all legal credit repair come under the purview of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), it is essential to be acquainted with it. The act gave you the right to challenge inaccuracies in your credit report and it also affirms that you can obtain a free copy of your credit report if you have reason to question to believe that the credit report is inaccurate or if you were deprived of loans.
Free copy of the credit report can be obtained within a year from the three main credit bureaus. Do keep in mind that legal credit repair is the right solution to your credit woes and also keep your credit report free from mistakes and updated.
Trans Union, Equifax and Experian are the three major reporting bureaus and to make it easy, they do have a common website, annualcreditreport.com where you can obtain a free copy of the credit report. The initial step in legal credit repair is to get a copy and then check it for errors or outdated information.
If you encounter errors, FCRA lay down rules that you can challenge it at no cost to you and the three major reporting bureaus need to follow up within thirty days upon receiving it. Legal credit repair may take effort and patient but it is the necessary step to repair bad credit as restoring your credit standing will lead to ability to buy house, car, receiving loans and even getting employment.
Understanding the Fair Credit reporting Act is one thing but once most people do find themselves getting into financial mess, they will need to seek assistance but for a layperson to fully comprehend the intricacies of the credit industry is sometimes too much. You might need legal assistance and credit repair lawyers are in the best position to offer it. They know the nuances of the law and can provide solution to your credit troubles.
As people get into all sort of credit problem and some may be not of our own undoing, for instant getting into huge medical bills of loss of incomes. But we all know that it will create financial problem and dent your credit standing and credit repair lawyer is useful in this respect.
Credit repair lawyers can offer assistance to all sort of credit problem. Regardless of the type of credit troubles, be it charge-offs, delayed payment, Judgments or even bankruptcies, you are entitled to mount a legal case as stated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
You can seek professional from a credit repair lawyer and they will be able to assist you in removing negative information from your credit report. Some do offer to help you seek legal course in the court of law.
Credit reports bear substantial weight when you seek to borrow, getting insurance policy, trying to obtain a good interest rate for your loan, additional credit line or even getting jobs. If there are factual errors or oversight, it can affect you tremendously.
That is where the credit repair lawyer comes in as they will assist you in checking and locating such problems and removing it. Negative credit rating includes delayed payment, defaulting on loans, foreclosures and judgment and it will affect a person credit standing.
Credit repair lawyer is good in assisting one to get back to positive credit position when your credit problem has become too huge and overwhelmed you. The ways to seek trustworthy credit repair lawyer are through recommendations from friends or folks, credit counseling services and even the internet search engines.
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Jul
16
Vienna76 wrote: I have an Amex card. Twice, they have, without warning, lowered my credit limit. Once, it was to below what I currently owed, putting me over the limit. Now, they just did it again. They said it was because I had “serious delinquencies” and a low credit score. I printed up a report from Experian that showed I had ZERO delinquencies or negative items and a credit score of 715. They still refuse to restore my credit line. Do I have any recourse? By doing this, they effectively lower my credit score since I’m now closer to the limit.
They also refuse to remove a late fee because I paid EARLY. I’m so frustrated!!
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Jul
14
♥ARMY WIFE♥ wrote: Is it true that your credit score drops everytime someone makes an inquiry on your credit? My husband and I went last month to try and get a 2nd car loan and was told I couldnt get it because I didnt work, well i need a car to get to work … well we were checking his credit score today and the car dealership sent our application to 46 yes thats right 46 different banks, credit card companies etc in a 3 week period, we did not authorize them to do this we thought once we left the lot they didnt try any more, boy were we wrong. Our score is now 605 which I know is low, he had his identity stolen and we are currently working on restoring it. But I was wondering is it true that your credit score drops every time someone does an inquiry on it, if so how much does it drop
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James Porter wrote: The first step to repair your credit score starts with paying off the debts that have caused it. Regardless of the reasons that caused you to default on your payments, you can start working your way out of a bad credit score so that you will qualify for lower interest loans and credit cards in the future. Read on for some essential tips to help you rebuild your credit history.
While it is easier to rebuild your credit than it was to pay off the debt, you shouldn’t expect the process to happen overnight. A realistic time frame is about a year - enough time to restore your credibility in front of future potential lenders.
Now Is The Time To Repair Credit Score
Tip #1: You can also start by applying for a secured credit card. That means you first have to deposit an initial sum which will represent your credit limit. If you show good financial responsibility the bank is likely to raise your credit limit over time. While these credit cards may not be cards of your choice, they are often the best option you have given your past credit problems. When you are looking for a secured credit card, don’t shop around too much as a sudden increase in inquiries of your credit history can actually lower your credit score.
Tip #2: Use an old credit card. You may have applied for a store credit card a long time ago but haven’t used it much. The good news is that the older your credit history, the better it is. You can use the card to make a small purchase from time to time and pay off the balance in full when you get your monthly statement.
Tip #3: Try to make all your payments on time. Any delay will reflect very badly on your credit reports, so make sure you avoid that. If you are using postal services for your payments, take into account all possible delays that may occur, so that the bank won’t have to wait one minute over the time when the payment falls due.
Tip #4: Paying more than your minimum payments each month is another good idea. Of course, it’s best to pay off your credit card each month, but when that is not possible, you should try to keep your payments above the minimum. Not only will that increase your trustworthiness, but it will also reduce the overall amount you have to pay, since part of that payment will make the principal decrease.
Tip #5: Use different types of credit. You can mix in credit cards, department store cards, and installment loans such as car loans and personal loans. Also, make sure that you have a bank savings account and put some money into it every now and then. It shows the prospective lender that you are serious about your financial situation.
Once again, you should bear in mind that you cannot repair your credit score in an instant. Anyone who claims they can restore your credit worthiness in a very short time is at least naive, if not deceitful. With patience and responsibility with paying your bills on time, things will surely get better.
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Jul
13
Nick Makaryk wrote: Suppose you’ve been refused a loan, or offered one, but at an incredibly high interest rate. You are unable to receive a credit card - all of the providers turn you down. This is all because of your bad credit.
What is “bad” credit and how can you fix it?
Poor credit worthiness is usually defined as having a FICO score of 650 or below, with a score of 500 or lower making you virtually radioactive in the view of credit card companies. FICO is a number reflecting your credit worthiness which is calculated by the three big credit reporting agencies and is based on data they compile including outstanding debt, number and length of late payments, among other considerations.
The first thing you need to do to change this is generally entirely a personal matter. Perhaps you have a hard time imposing a budget on yourself, or you tend to overspend. For these problems, you might need a credit repair specialist or a financial counselor.
However, there are some practical things which you can do to help which are entirely within your power.
You first will need a copy of your credit report from all three of the big credit reporting agencies:Equifax, Trans Union and Experian. You can request a copy once yearly from each agency. Look very carefully over these reports, along with an expert if you need some help interpreting them.
While there are no official records kept on this, it is estimated that between 10 and 40% of credit reports contain errors. These can include the wrong address or age for the person whose report it it - these are relatively minor. Some are far more serious, such as showing open accounts which have long been resolved, even debts which you never incurred in the first place! This is why you must look over these reports carefully. Make sure that everything is up to date and correct.
Next, set a realistic monthly budget for yourself. Include all normal expenses and set aside an amount for unforeseen expenses. Next, call your creditors - if you run into someone rude or unwilling to work with you, be polite but don’t be afraid to ask to speak with their supervisor. Tell your creditors what you can realistically pay and ask them to consider reducing the amount of the debt. They may not do this right away, but will often reconsider your request once you have made regular payments for a time. If you make a payment agreement with a creditor, be sure to stick to it.
Destroy and return any of your credit card that you genuinely do not need. Keep paying off the outstanding debts on these cards until they are either completely paid, or until such a time as you can talk the creditor into forgiving your debt.
Pay what you can, as soon as you can. Start with mortgage loans and move on to small balance debts with a high APR - be sure to completely pay these debts. Next, move on to your debts with larger balances. If possible, pay something every month on each debt.
When you do apply for a new card, you’ll have some choices. You can, for instance get a secured card no matter what your credit score is. The credit limit on this card is limited by the amount of money that you put into the account - use this card for emergencies only.
There are other cards which you may be able to get as you are working on building up your credit worthiness. A gas station card or department store card, used wisely can be a way to build up your credit score.
Fixing credit worthiness is a process which will take some time and patience. Come up with a plan to repair your credit worthiness and stick with it - you’ll get there sooner than you think.
Repair Credit
Jul
12
Aubrey Clark wrote: How often have you seen the advertisement online or in your mailbox telling you how you should apply for their credit card to repair your credit? The advertisements are right to some extent; credit cards can help you when you are trying to repair your credit, if used correctly. The problem is that most people try to repair their credit with horrible credit cards while using the same spending habits that caused their bad credit to begin with.
A large majority of the people who set out to repair their credit, with the aid of a credit card, do so with the wrong credit cards. There is a right way, and a wrong way to repair your credit and using a credit card is only one small part of the process. At Direct Banc, we monitor the applications and approvals of credit cards across the web that are designed and marketed for those seeking to repair their credit. The overwhelming majority of the cards that people are applying for are going to hurt their credit, not help it.
The correct way to use a credit card to repair your credit is not to use it. People that are recovering from bankruptcy or other credit problems need to face the fact that they aren’t going to get a good credit card right out of the gate. Conceding this fact, we must now begin to pick the best of the worst credit cards in which we can use to re-establish our credit. The main thing to be aware of is that you are getting a credit card to help to restore your credit, not necessarily to use it. This leaves us with two options: secured credit cards and unsecured credit cards.
Most people opt for the unsecured variety, which in my opinion is a mistake. Most unsecured credit cards for bad credit are going to hit you with a lot of front loaded fees in lieu of making you put down a deposit. You can expect to pay anywhere from 50$ to $75 up front for your annual fee for starters. Then, some cards have other up-front fees like a monthly maintenance fee, account processing fees and some even charge an application fee. All in all, up front fees could be around $150 on a card that only gives you a $300 limit.
If you know you are going to have high fees and a low credit limit you should give serious thought to getting a secured credit card with lower rates and fees. Think about it, if you have to pony-up $300 for a deposit, at least all of the money would be yours and you would still have the $300 limit. Also, using a secured credit card gives you the ability to raise your own credit limit, which strengthens your credit. Used correctly, a secured credit card will cost you less, save you on fees and act as a savings account for you.
As you may know, secured credit cards allow you to raise your credit limit by making additional deposits. If you get your secured card, never use it, and make a $100 a month payment to that card for one year you will have a credit card with a $1500 credit limit. This looks a lot better to someone who looks at your credit than a $300 limit. Loan officers and underwriters have no way of knowing whether a credit card on your credit report is secured or not, unless it has a $300 balance.
What you definitely do not want to do is use your credit card. Most people are unaware that it makes no difference in your credit score whether you use the credit card or not. In fact, if you do use your credit card and exceed 35% of your credit limit, your credit score will begin to deteriorate. The best credit reference on a credit bureau is the one that never has to be touched, it shows restraint. Think about it, having a secured card allows you to pay fewer fees, dictate your own credit limit, build a savings account and helps you to rebuild your credit. This is definitely the best, and least expensive, way to go in my opinion.
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Jul
11
Jay Delgado wrote: If you are considering the restoration of your credit report, then you should seek the assistance of a credit restoration professional. As an alternative approach you can consider doing it yourself and follow certain self-reliant practices to make the restoration process successful. Both of these approaches have their own merits and are regarded as appropriate methods for restoring your credit report.
When it comes to hiring a professional to help restore your credit, it seems to be a good option. There is no denying the fact that a professional will ensure the elimination of all the irrelevant and inappropriate items from the credit report and with a high degree of accuracy. He will make use of his professional expertise, save you the trouble of reviewing and amending the credit report yourself. If your credit report contains foreclosures, repossessions and bankruptcies then you surely need to contact a credit repair professional to ensure that these items are removed.
Bankruptcies and other negative items on your credit report file will automatically go away after a specified period of time. For instance, bankruptcies remain in your credit report for about 10 years whereas other negative information will automatically be erased after 7 years. However, if an item is highly accurate and reliable, then it can be hard to eliminated but with the professionals constant use of tactics not known to everybody there is a level of success in it’s removal.
In contrast, if an individual wishes to repair his credit report by himself, He should follow some of the items below:
Get a copy of your credit report. Get the credit reports from, Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Thanks to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), an individual is entitled to get a free copy of the credit report at least once in a year from each of these credit agencies. Alternatively, a consumer can opt for a paid copy of the credit report either from an online credit reporting firm or from each of these credit bureaus.
Check your credit report for inaccurate items: Once you have an access to a copy of your credit report, go through it and note all negative items present.
Gather necessary documents: The next step aims at moving ahead and collecting the necessary documents that will facilitate your item to be corrected from the credit report file. This documentation includes some of the key documents that you will use to support your claim.
Send the Dispute letter to the consumer reporting agency: After you gather the necessary documentation to support your claim, the final step is sending the letter of dispute to the credit reporting agency. This letter may include the details of the various items which are found to be inappropriate along with the copies of the documents which you have accumulated in support of your claim. Make sure to keep the original documents with you and send only the copies of the documents to these reporting agencies.
You should see results from this process within 30-45 days, make sure and respond to each letter you receive from the bureaus and stay on top of it until you are happy with the results.
Choosing a Forex Broker
Jul
9
Jay Delgado wrote: One must not confuse credit counseling with credit restoration since both are different. While the former helps you in eliminating erroneous information from your credit report so as to increase your credit score; the latter will let you know about the ways on securing a good credit score by making wise decisions about your purchasing habits.
Apart from other things, you also need to learn the art of using a budget intelligibly. The only difference is that some people are better at following a budget while others are not and thus are able to secure a good credit score.
Simply by managing your debts right, you can have an excellent credit score. But if you are unable to do this, the result will be opposite and you will notice a drop in your credit score and will need some credit restoration or file for bankruptcy.
One way to succeed with credit restoration is to keep moving slowly towards rebuilding your credit score back to its previous level. However, you will need the help of a financial expert to achieve this objective and here is were credit counseling comes in.
More often than not, credit counseling is done by legitimate non-profit agencies. Here is a word of caution for you: Do not confuse credit counseling agencies with credit restoration agencies. The major difference between credit counseling agencies and credit restoration companies is that while the credit counselors will provide you with information and knowledge regarding a DIY (do-it-yourself) credit fix; the credit restoration companies will perform most of your work on your behalf and unlike non-profit credit counseling, you need to pay for these services.
So, if you opt for a credit restoration company, then make sure that you choose a reputable one that has good experience in this field and also has a record of customers to verify the record. Additionally, make sure that the company that is wiling to work for you is making a serious effort to eliminate erroneous items on your credit report.
Do not try to adopt any shortcut here. If they suggested any kind of illegitimate process such as getting a new credit file and making a new credit rating; simply turn down the proposal as the company you are seeking help from may be a scam!
On the other hand, if you seek credit counseling, here you will be advised on how to fix your credit report on your own. The biggest advantage of taking help from a credit counselor is that since you will make an attempt to restore your credit report on your own; you will learn lots of things regarding financial responsibilities as well as finances in general.
So, by choosing credit counseling over a credit restoration company, you would gain a number of benefits that otherwise you wouldn’t. On the other hand, credit restoration is a long term process; so it is probable that you will not find yourself in financial trouble caused by reckless spending again in future.
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Jul
9
Stuart Hunter wrote: Choosing a credit repair company is a big decision. Choosing the wrong company could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and if they are not successful, you have delayed your goal of a good credit score by months or even years. And if that wasn’t enough, using a fraudulent credit repair service could even get you in legal trouble.
So to help you through this process and help keep you safe from getting taken advantage of, here is a guide to shopping for a credit repair service. Below are some tips you can use to make sure you end up choosing a legitimate credit repair company to help you work towards achieving your credit goals.
Know how the credit system and credit repair work
Before you even begin searching for a credit repair service, you should know the basics of how the credit reporting system works. After all, you wouldn’t go shopping for a new car if you didn’t know anything about how to drive or how cars operate. So make sure before you begin looking for a credit repair service you understand the basics of how the credit bureaus operate, how your credit reports are created, and how they are used, and why it is your responsibility to ensure their accuracy.
Know what a credit repair company can and cannot do
Despite what some credit repair providers would like you to believe, there are no secret tricks to repairing your credit. Credit repair companies use the same methods to clean up your credit reports that are available to you as a result of the numerous consumer protection statutes enacted to help protect you from being taken advantage of by creditors and the credit bureaus. The only difference is that an experienced credit repair company already has the knowledge and experience necessary to take advantage of these credit repair tools. In comparison, it may take you many hours of research and a few months of practice to figure out how to go about effectively restoring your credit.
Look at the services being provided
A credit repair company is legally able to provide all the same credit repair services you can perform for yourself, but this does not mean that all do. Many credit repair services only provide credit bureau disputes which can be effective for some people, but are typically less successful and take more time than pairing credit bureau disputes with other credit repair tactics.
Look for experience and results
While no credit repair company is perfect and ultimately the success of any credit repair effort is dependent on your creditors and the credit bureaus, an experienced company will likely produce faster and more meaningful results than a relatively new company that is still learning the nuances of the system.
Look at the price tag
The goal is then to get the best value for your dollar. To determine this, take into account what services you will be getting for your money and make a best estimate of the relative quality of these services. This should help you get a feel for how companies compare to each other. For example, if one service charges $49 per month for credit bureau disputes and has been operating for only 2 years, you are probably better off using a competing service for $20 more per month that also provides creditor interventions and has been in business for a decade.
Use your common sense
Just as you would at any other time when someone is asking you to part with your hard earned money, when you are looking at a credit repair service, trust your instincts and remember the old adage of anything that sounds too good to be true, probably is.
You should be completely confident that you are making the right decision. It is your credit that is on the line and your money that is being invested. Don’t let anyone pressure you into something that doesn’t feel right.
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