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  • What do Credit Repair Companies do?

    Studies have recently shown that 56% of consumers have bad credit. If you’re part of the 56%, there’s help available. It can be hard to improve your credit on your own, but thankfully, some companies can help repair your credit. Before you decide to hire a credit repair company...
  • Can You Rebuild Your Bad Credit?

    We strive earnestly maintain a positive credit status. However, sometimes we may find ourselves in circumstances that can adversely affect our credit status like divorce, unmanageable bills and bankruptcy. Regardless the causes of a poor credit score, it is always possible to redeem it and enjoy other financial privileges....
  • Is Your Business Credit Report Bad? Here’s How You Can Still Bank

    If you’re in the process of starting a new small business and are hoping to open a business checking account, you need to ensure that your own personal finances are in order. If you are one of the millions of people around the US with a poor credit report,...
  • 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your Business Credit Report

    Starting a business is not a simple task; you put a lot at stake, including the entire investment amount. And you often require a lot more money to expand your business, and at times like these, it may be a sound idea to make use of a business credit...
  • How Do You Check Credit Scores?

    Your credit score is always used by lenders to help to determine whether or not any applications you make for personal loans, credit cards, mortgages or any other form of borrowing, will be approved. But how do you find out what it is? We break down how to check...
  • Top 7 Tips To Improve Your Credit Score

    When it comes to applying for a loan, your credit is one of the most important factors; any responsible lender or organization would want to make sure you can comfortably afford to manage any new borrowing without overstretching. Many at times, relevant information on your personal file is used...
  • Where to Find your Free Credit Report

    Consumers should get a copy of their credit report and review it periodically. A good rule is once every four months. One should read the report and notice activity it describes. One should look at it carefully to ensure that it is accurate. Businesses and employers use Credit reports...
  • Everything You Need To Know About FICO® Scores

    What is a FICO® Score? A FICO® Score determines the available credit, as well as the guidelines with which credit is given, such as interest rates. It helps the lender determine the risk involved with lending you money. FICO® Scores are calculated from the credit reports from specific agencies....
  • Credit Repair Checklist

    So you’re determined to fix your credit. Good for you! A better life lies within your reach. Follow this easy-to-understand checklist to help guide you on your journey towards a high credit score. Step 1: Get a copy of your credit report The first and most important step to...
  • Does your Credit Report have an Error? Here’s What to Do

    Preparing to make a significant purchase, a consumer orders a copy of his or her credit report. Upon review, the consumer finds a delinquent loan payment entry for a loan, which one had never taken. It is clearly an error, and it appears that the credit-reporting agency has entered...