Archive for March 2010

Free Credit Report Online: Useful Tips

Charle Lawrence asked: As per the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act 2003, the top credit bureaus Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union offer online credit repots that too free. Credit reports are crucial for two reasons. Firstly, you can make out any error in your credit history and take effective measures within due time. Such [...]

Why would a credit bureau’s score differ 50-60 points from the other bureaus?

JoeyB asked: I have heard of differences between credit scores depending on the formula used. But what should I do when the difference from one bureau is 50-60 points less than the other two bureaus? Long and short of it: I was trying to refinance my car today, as my credit score has greatly improved [...]

Ftc Credit Report Repair Facts – for Consumers

Mike Clover asked: The FTC claims that Credit Report Repair may be better for you if you do it yourself. You have seen advertisements on TV, local newspapers, internet. All of these credit report repair companies claim the following:* "Credit Problem? No Problem!"* " We can get rid of bad credit problems – 100% guaranteed"* [...]

Credit Report Service – are Free Credit Report Services Legitimate?

Tomas Loden asked: Can you trust online credit report services? That is the question that consumers are asking today, especially with the hundreds of offers that flood your e-mail in-box promising accurate credit reporting scores with just the click of a mouse.The good news is that most, if not all of these companies, are legitimate [...]

How Long Will Negative Information Stay on My Credit Report?

John Rasor asked: You know that your credit scores are based on your money management history – and if you’re working hard to rebuild your rating, it can be very frustrating to see the same old negative information showing up on your credit report.Unfortunately, there’s not a lot you can do except wait it out. [...]