Five Greatest Myths About Credit

Posted by admin on Mar 17th, 2009
2009
Mar 17

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  • Credit Bureaus are empowered with some kind of governmental authority.

No not at all, credit bureaus have no legal authority at all. They are simply private companies selling credit information.

  • The information on your credit report cannot be changed.

The opposite is true under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Both the federal and various state laws REQUIRE that items should be removed if they are not 100% accurate.

  • Paying a past due debt removes it from your credit report.

Paying an old debt does not change the fact that at one time you were not paying on it as you agreed. Can this record be changed? Absolutely! Continue reading …

Importance Of Credit Score

Posted by Sarah Parker on Feb 6th, 2009
2009
Feb 6

credit-scoreYou may get wonder with the national average credit score in America. Bearing in mind credit score is possibly the most significant piece of monetary information, which people have not taken it highly important in the past. But things have changed now, and your credit score is once again extremely crucial.

Earlier there was a surplus in credit accessible and banks were eager to provide finance to just about anyone. On a condition that you have a decent rating, it was possibly to acquire an auto loan or mortgage at a good rate. Since the monetary crunch, that has changed.
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Is It Possible To Rebuild Poor Credit Rating?

Posted by Sarah Parker on Jan 23rd, 2009
2009
Jan 23

Yes it is possible to rebuild your poor credit rating; the fact is that your credit is governed by certain laws. There is a law on the books that credit bureaus must obey when adding and subtracting information from your credit report. The most suitable method to successfully repair your credit is to get aware of these laws. Continue reading …

Improving Financial Life By Understanding Your Credit Score

Posted by Sarah Parker on Nov 14th, 2008
2008
Nov 14

Everything you do with any type of loan, or any kind of credit or credit card, set into your credit report and leaves an impact into your credit rating.

The big three agencies of Trans Union, Experian and Equifax offer this information to any company that is planning to lend you any amount of finance, from the bank with a mortgage to the car dealership down the street. Continue reading …

How To Maintain Your Good Credit Rating

Posted by Sarah Parker on Oct 31st, 2008
2008
Oct 31

Credit rating is the degree of significance as to do other aspects related to credit cards. Whenever you use your card, it is noted by the provider. This allows them to sent accurate statements but is also used to create a picture of your payments over a period of time and if you have exceeded your limit. This information is disseminated to the credit bureaus and your credit rating is decided. The rating is adjusted when necessary on a regular basis. Other credit providers and you can easily avail this information.

Why is a credit rating vital? How do companies utilize the information in the credit rating? Continue reading …

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