Archive for April 2010

How is Credit Rating in the Credit Report Determined?

Clara Ghomes asked: Credit reports are the record of a person or company’s data regarding their previous borrowing, repaying, late payments and bankruptcy. It is determine the individual’s willingness and ability to repay the debt. These are measured differently in different countries, but there are some common factors which are mentioned below:1. The payment history [...]

Mortgage Loan – Credit Report Information

asked: Lonnie

Do You Know The Best Way To Build Personal Credit

asked: Hazel

Where Can I Get My Free Credit Report and Other Questions Answered

asked: Charlene

Credit Repair 101 – Do It Yourself Tips For Repairing a Credit Report

Joan One asked: Those who have had their applications for credit, employment or insurance rejected due to bad credit know all too well the woes of having a negative credit report. It is therefore important for you to strive for a good credit score by having a negative credit report repaired. Yet, with the costs [...]

Fix Credit Rating – 3 Fatal Mistakes That Prevent You From Fixing Credit Score

Irena Bocheva asked: Are you trying to fix credit rating? The growing significance of your FICO makes having a good credit a necessity. All types of creditors, employers, landlords and insurers are pulling your credit report when trying to evaluate applicants. Based on your score they label you ” reliable” or “risky” and make a [...]

How to Challenge Items on My Credit Report

Tony Banks asked: The process of challenging items on your credit report is not as difficult as it may seem. In this article I will review the steps necessary to accomplish this task so that you can get approved for car, home and the credit loans that you deserve.The first step would be to have [...]

Credit Repair Basics – Where Do I Begin?

Mike Geraghty asked: 1. Request all three of your credit reports from Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. You will most likely come across several errors as it’s estimated that up 70% of all credit reports contain errors. It’s likely that the information will vary between the 3 credit bureaus. You can order your credit reports free [...]

How Can I Make Sure That A Credit Agency Gives A True Credit Report?

asked: Virginia

How to Negotiate With a Collection Agency to Remove Collection From Your Credit Report

Robert M Moore asked: If you have a collection account on your credit report and would like it removed. Here is how you do this.Is the collection debt is NOT paid off? This is actually good because now you have leverage with the agency/creditor. First, negotiate with the collector that you are willing to pay [...]