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Conleth Onu asked:




It is often difficult for us when we have bad credit and not knowing where to start to get back on our feet again is even more frustrating.

If you have bad credit, you might want to check into a few resources that can help you find a solution to your credit problem. Life does not have to be difficult and all of us make mistakes.

Bad credit is an obstacle and if you want to run you are about to get yourself into a situation that you do not really need. There is always a solution to most problems. The problem most times is some of us do not have the means to find solutions to our problems.

In this article, I am going to make it quick and to the point, helping you repair your credit through the process.

So the first step is to collect copies of your credit report from the major credit bureaus. Credit bureaus compile and sell information about consumers and are a principal source of information about your credit history.

You are entitled to receive a free copy of your credit report if you have been denied credit within the past 60 days. If you have not been denied credit within the past 60 days, you can order your credit report by paying a fee.

Next, review your credit report watching closely for errors (items that do not belong to you). Dispute any errors on your reports immediately with the credit bureaus. Any errors or inaccurate information will be deleted.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, all negative information seven years old or more must be deleted. Bankruptcy stay on credit report for up to 10 years or longer.

Once you dispute the negative information, you will receive a copy of your report from the credit bureau, showing the items that were removed and the items that were verified as accurate. The dispute method of removing negative information from your credit file can improve your credit rating.

The Internet offers credit report information, guides, and kits, which can lead you in the right direction to repairing credit. You might want to surf the Net for resources that can help you find a way out of bad credit.

Debbie

Irena Bocheva asked:




Is it possible to raise credit fast? The mainstream credit advisers will tell you that fixing credit takes time, dedication and careful budget planning. Contrary to that popular myth, there are faster and easier ways to raise credit score. The only requirement for fast credit success-knowledge about the inner workings of the system and the various loopholes in it.

Here are 3 simple tips that will help you understand how fast credit repair works:

1 Don’t let collection agencies intimidate you-they are more bark than bite.

Collection agencies sound threatening-they will flood you with unwanted phone calls and mail, they will warn your that your wage will be garnished, your property seized and you will be sent to court. In reality, when resorting to such harassing measures, collection agencies are actually in violation of the law. Under The Fair Credit Protection Act debt collectors are not allowed to make harassing phone calls and use threatening and abusive language, to give false information about themselves, the amount of the debt, the possible consequences of non payment. And the collection agencies know that. However, they pray on the huge crowd of misinformed people with bad credit. Another thing you should know is that collection agencies pay literally pennies for every dollar that you owe(usually 5 cents per dollar if the account is recent, 1-2 cents if the account is more than 2 years old, less than a penny if it is old or out-of -state account). In other words-they still make a considerable profit even if you settle for 25 % or less of the amount that you owe. Knowing these facts will help you choose the right strategy when dealing with collection agencies- never pay the debt in full, aim for the lowest settlement amount possible and promise to pay only if they remove the item from your credit record. If they try to harass or threaten, remind them that you know your legal rights.

2 Credit Bureaus-learn how to make them play by your rules.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act you have the right to dispute any inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, ambiguous or unverifiable item in your credit report. Credit bureaus have 30 days (45 if you used the service of annualreport.com) to conduct investigation and come up with a decision on your case. Statistics shows that 25 % of all disputes filed with credit bureaus end up with success. If the credit bureau doesn’t finish the investigation in a timely manner (a month), they are in violation of FCRA, sec 611. You can also use the debt validation strategy-ask the three major credit bureaus to provide proper documentation that the debt is your. If they fail to find the documentation( which happen in many cases), they are required to remove the item from your record.

3 Open you eyes for the loopholes in the system.

The case with the collection agencies and the credit bureaus are just examples of the various option you have if you want to pursue fast credit repair. There are many little known credit secrets that will take you to the desired destination faster than you think. The key is to look at your credit situation and find out which are the strategies that work for your specific case.

There are many ways to raise credit fast. Once you start thinking outside the credit box, you’ll be surprised to find how easy credit repair actually is.

Sally

Irena Bocheva asked:




Are you trying to obtain a mortgage or auto loan, but fear being turned down by creditors? Do you want to apply for a business loan, but don’t want to pay thousands of dollars on high interest? Whatever you specific situation is, you are not alone-more than 35 million Americans are struggling with issues related to bad credit score. Getting turned down on your loan, employment or lease application are just some of the side effects of having a low FICO. The growing significance of your FICO makes having a good credit score a necessity.

Here are 3 simple tips that will help you raise your score in less that a month

1 Face your credit problems NOW.

A lot of people postpone solving their bad credit issues until it’s too late. The collection phone calls, the tons of unwanted mail, the fear of applying for loans-deal with the issue NOW. The problem with bad credit is that the more you procrastinate action, the more your credit problem spins out of control. Don’t pretend that the problem doesn’t exist-face it.

2 Approach your credit problem with a clear plan of action.

Order a copy of your credit report and highlight all negative items in it. Which are the most harmful negative accounts in your report? There are various credit repair strategies which are tailored towards each type of negative account (collections, legal judgments, late payments, past due payments, tax liens etc). What works for late payments (pay them in full and send “goodwill’ letter to creditors) does not work with collection accounts (pay only the settlement amount and negotiate for the removal of the negative item). Familiarize yourself with the different credit strategies and start applying them to the most harmful accounts in your report.

3 No proof-no guarantee

There is one simple rule in the world of credit repair-try to keep everything in written form. Always use certified or registered mail, make copies of your correspondence with credit bureaus and collection agencies. Always ask for written verification of every deal you strike with a credit bureau or collection agent. If you don’t keep written proof of your efforts, you might be simply wasting your time.

How raise your credit score fast? The KEY is knowledge about the inner workings of the credit system and the various loopholes in it. Once you start thinking outside the box, you will be surprised to find how easy credit repair actually is.

Kurt

Steve asked:


I recently found out that someone had used me as a co-signer on a loan and was close to defaulting on it. I contacted the company and got taken off of the loan. over the last 120 days a payment hasn’t been made and that has been reported on my credit report. The loan issuing company has sent me a letter and told me that they have contacted the credit bureau’s. How long does this take to come off of my report and stop goofing up my score?

Kim

rmporcelli asked:

Its commonplace today for lenders to require borrowers to address recent inquiries on their credit bureau reports. Recent credit bureau inquiries may indicate acquisition of new debt. Since there is a two to three month lag-time between the acquisition of new debt incurred and its presence on a credit bureau report, lenders are requiring written statements from borrowers affirming that no additional debt has been acquired since the credit bureau report was pulled. Lenders feel that this is a necessary step in order limit default risk due to undisclosed debt service payments. This is an example of a Letter of Explanation regarding Credit Bureau Inquries. We have provided you with the dates and companies of your latest credit bureau inquiries. Please provide us with a letter specific to your inquiries and please let us know if youve incurred any new debt as a result of these inquiries. I can be reached at 561-703-3454 or porcellimortgage@gmail.com

Jamie

Irena Bocheva asked:




Raising credit scores is not that hard once you start thinking outside the box. Contrary to the popular beliefs, improving your FICO doesn’t require careful budget planning, financial discipline and patience. The recipe for a fast credit repair requires only one major ingredient-credit knowledge. The more you know about the credit system and the various loopholes in it, the better your chances to raise credit score fast.

Here are 3 simple tips that will help you understand how fast credit repair works:

1 No knowledge equals failure.

Can you win a game if you don’t know the rules? You can beat collection agencies and credit bureaus at their own game IF you know how the system works. Do you know that paying off your debt din full can actually hurt your credit report and lower your score? Do you know that you can sue creditors, collection agencies and credit bureaus under different provision of FCRA ( Fair Credit Reporting Act)and FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act)? Do you know how to request validation of debt for every negative item on your report? How to dispute negative items on multiple levels-credit bureaus, collection agencies, original creditors? How to use the Rapid Rescore Strategy and remove mistakes from your report within 48 hours? How to bring down your balance/ limit ratio to the healthy 30 % without having to pay off your balance? The more you know about the shortcuts and the loopholes in the system, the better your chances to raise credit score fast.

2 No action equals failure.

Different negative items fall off from your report after a different period of time. For example-chapter 7 bankruptcy after 10 years, chapter 13 bankruptcy after 7, collections and late payments after 7 years, credit inquiries after 2 and so on. A lot of people simply wait till the punishment period is over. However, if you need an immediate credit score increase, you need to take action NOW. Start disputing, negotiating, requesting debt verification etc and positive results will follow shortly.

3 No perseverance equals failure.

Another thing you should keep in mind is that the path to better credit is not always smooth. Sometimes credit bureaus will find your disputes “frivolous” and will keep the negative item on your record. Collection agents will be unwilling to compromise and will ask for a higher settlement amount. Be prepared to face different setbacks and don’t get discouraged. In the end perseverance pays off.

Raising credit scores requires knowledge about the credit system and the shortcuts in it. Little known credit tricks and secrets can help you boost your credit in no time. Once you start thinking outside the box, you’ll be surprised to find how easy credit repair actually is.

Jeremy