Posts Tagged ‘Credit Score’

How to Read an Equifax Credit Report

Delia Galley asked: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the Nationwide Consumer Reporting organizations (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian) to provide you with one free credit report every 12 months per your request. This means that you are entitled to three free credit reports per year, if you deem it necessary. You can [...]

What Is The Credit Score Rating Scale?

Mike Singh asked: Understanding your credit score rating scale can seem like an overwhelming and almost impossible prospect. A credit rating scale can be confusing, especially if you have trouble with numeric systems. In a scale you have several numbers that all mean something different. Even though it can be a hard and overwhelming to [...]

Rebuild Your Credit With A Prepaid Credit Card

Joseph Kenny asked: It can be pretty tough when your credit is bad and it is next to impossible to get credit when you need it. Most major credit card companies will not talk to you, and a lender – well, forget about it. There is a way, though, out of the tough situation with [...]

Contact Credit Bureau Agencies to Increase Your Score!

Ann Born asked: Whenever it is time for you apply for a loan of any type, your credit is generally pulled. Depending on your credit history, your score may vary from anywhere within the 500s or lower, which is considered very bad to the 700s or higher which is considered excellent. Although many people consider [...]

Check Your Credit Regularly to Avoid a Credit Bureau Dispute

Waller Jamison asked: Maintaining a good credit score isn’t easy at the best of times, but if you have worked hard to improve your credit and achieved a decent score, you wan to keep it that way. However, your credit score changes every time you take out a loan or are late with your payments [...]