A Guide to Repairing Your Credit Score
submitted: 2008-04-08 15:46:15 |
by: StevenJ.Talrechi
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There are laws on the books in many countries, including the U.S., which let those who have found errors on their credit report to contest their inclusion in these reports. Doing so can really help out your credit score, being that your score is largely affected by what is found on your credit report. This process can be easier than you may think, as long as you are able to prove your position.
Good credit is so important that if you do find an inaccuracy on your credit report, you must report them immediately, and provide all of the information and documents you can to support your claim. This way, repairing your credit will happen in a much more efficient manner. Even if you're irate about the errors on your report, don't phone the credit bureau and launch into a tirade. These steps below will show you the way to proceed.
First of all, stop applying for credit cards and don't attempt to open any additional lines of credit. This will only hurt your credit score, exactly what you don't need if your score is somewhat shaky.
Bills should be paid promptly; skipped payments will lead to you being backed up on bills and at risk of not being able to pay, further damaging your credit. Even though there may be no immediate consequences for skipping a payment, it may come back to haunt you later.
Respect your limits - if your credit cards have a ceiling on how much credit you can use, respect that ceiling. Pay more than the minimum amount on your credit cards every month.
Debt consolidation may be a good idea. If you are paying on many debts, the varying interest rates on these debts may be costing you more than you think. Seek some advice from a financial planner on this, it is definitely convenient and may save you money.
Use cash, if that is an option. Try only carrying cash - you can't spend money you don't have this way.
Develop good relationships with the money people - this includes your banker, your credit union, and your mortgage company. Build goodwill and rapport. If you demonstrate credibility, your banker or mortgage lender might be willing to ignore one bad entry in your report.
Credit is sacred. It's also one of the most fragile things we have. If you have a bad credit score, don't wait to get it repaired. If you've made regular payments and never skipped due dates, keep all of your receipts and send copies off to your credit bureau.
Insist on a correction. You owe that much to yourself!
About the Author
Steven J. Talrechi has been monitoring credit reports and credit reporting agencies for the last decade. He is an expert in second chance banking and helping individuals get a new bank account when traditional banks abandon them.
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