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Teach me some credit techniques!
For many of us, having bad credit and poor credit ratings has
become routine. Due to the lack of information at times and the
time consuming nature of trying to repair damaged credit, it may
seem like at times just living with it is a better solution.
However, this is not the case, especially when you need a loan or
a mortgage. Having bad credit is costly because of the higher
interest rates and below average loan offers.
Some people try to find the short cut to credit repair and there
just is not one. It takes time and effort on your part to fix and
change your credit score. Companies that offer to eliminate and
erase negative credit from your report are a scam or may be using
illegal method that could get you in trouble later on down the
road. Again, employing better credit habits will be the best way
to improve your score and repair your damaged report.
Negative items will remain on your credit report for up to seven
years. Unless you have proof that there is incorrect information
on your report and you can prove it, the negative items will be
there for a maximum of seven years. Below are some different ways
to repair and fix your credit the legal way.
First, get a copy of your credit report from all three credit
agencies and make sure all information is correct with all
creditors. The amounts owed, to who, when the account was opened
and/or closed. Also, check your name, address, previous addresses
listed, phone numbers, and employment history to make sure that
all the information is the same on all three reports.
Second, force the
agencies to make the necessary changes. They do not want to help
you but are required by law to, make them do their jobs. Have the
documents ready so that they cannot try to get out of helping you.
It can up to six months for a resolution, but keep checking and
stay on top of it. Fill out the dispute forms online and send
written copies with any proof that is needed. Be clear and concise
with your explanations and what needs to be corrected.
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