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Gregg Hall asked:




It can be challenging to get a car loan or charge card, particularly if you have never had credit established in your own name. Another problem is that having no credit history can be as much of a negative as that of having a poor credit history. Some of the people who often are found in this predicament are students, other young people, and newly divorced or widowed women who have always obtained credit jointly with their husbands.

You can’t get credit because you have never had credit, but you’ve never had credit because you can’t get credit, this is a situation similar to that of trying to find your first job. What’s a person to do? You need to get some credit so you can get a car loan but no one wants to give you a chance, don’t worry; it’s not as hard as it seems.

The best method to build a credit history is to apply for a modest loan or credit line from your local bank or a get a credit card from a local department store. Ask whether they report your information to a credit bureau. If they do not, having the card or loan won’t help you establish credit so there isn’t much point in it. To get a charge card or a loan without a cosigner, you must be at minimum, eighteen years old and make a steady income. Gas cards are comparatively easy to obtain contrary to of thes regular charge cards. Apply for one of these as soon as possible and use it to establish your credit, but pay it off each month to demonstrate that you are able to pay your accounts responsibly.

You will be able to drastically increase your chances of acquiring the loan you’re applying for by putting up a large down payment. This normally stands for at least 20 percent of the price of the automobile. So if you are considering a car that is priced at $6,000, you should ideally be capable of putting $1,200 as a down payment. If you don’t have the cash, consider borrowing the money from a family member or consider a lower priced car. Once you put money down on your car, this diminishes the total of the loan you’ll require and increase the chances you’ll get the loan.

If you don’t have a checking account, you definitely need to open one. You will bear very little credibility with lenders if you don’t at least have a checking account and preferably a savings account as well. The worst case scenario is that you might find it essential to acquire a secured charge card. These cards call for you to deposit money in an account to guarantee the loan or credit limit, and they often have extra fees and higher rates of interest. If you default on your payments, the lender takes the money from your account.

After making payments on time for a few months on the secured credit card, you might be able to get a regular charge card. Remember to make certain the company reports to the credit bureaus before applying for a secured card, or the card won’t help you establish the credit history you need to get a low interest automobile loan.

Leroy

xoookissthisooox asked:


I have bad credit and I am working to establish that credit. I’ve heard of the prepaid credit cards that report to the credit bureau, but some are $30 to start the account. I’m looking for the following:

- Reports to credit bureau, so that I can improve my credit.
- Low start up fee. (Under $10.00)
- Low monthly or annual fee (Under $10 p/month, $60 p/year)

If anyone knows, or has story about a good card, please respond. Thanks.
I appreciate the answers. I am looking for one that does not go through a bank. I don’t want to have to open a new bank account for it. I’m looking along the lines of a mastercard/visa/etc. Thanks.

Helen

Conleth Onu asked:




Disputing negative entries on your credit report is the most effective method to delete unfavorable information and improve your credit rating.

Many people in America have negative information on their credit report. These derogatory items can be detrimental to your ability to obtain loans, credit cards and other financial services.

You have the right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information that is contained in your credit report. There is no charge for this.

If an account is not being reported 100% accurately, by law the credit bureau must remove it from your report.

Here’s How The Process Works.

1. You get a copy of your credit report from the credit bureaus.

2. When you get your reports you carefully review them and note any negative accounts and inaccuracies.

3. You then dispute the negative accounts. Submit the dispute in writing, along with any supporting documentation. If the credit bureau cannot verify the accuracy of any item you dispute, they must remove the item within the alloted time.

4. When the investigation is complete, the credit bureau must send you a free copy of your report if the dispute results in a change.

You can continue this process until you are satisfied with the outcome. Remember, if the negative item is not 100% accurate the credit bureau must remove it from your file.

Before you begin the process, it is essential that you have good information on how to go about restoring your credit.

Do you want to learn more about how to do it? I have written the ultimate guide to credit repair, “How To Clean Up Bad Credit And Establish AAA-1 credit Rating.” For free details, click the link below to visit my website.

Jimmy

Francine Denson asked:




You probably already know that your credit history is kept in detailed records by three major credit bureaus. What you may not know is that in addition to all of that data, each credit bureau also assigns you a number, known as a credit score. That credit score is one of the most important factors in whether or not you can get a loan and if so, how much you will pay in interest. This article aims to help you understand your credit score and how it affects your ability to qualify for loans and lines of credit.

In theory, your credit score can run anywhere from 300 – 850. The average American’s credit score is 692 and scores above 700 are good. Your score is calculated using a secret algorithm developed by Fair Issac Company, which is why the term credit score is nearly synonymous with FICO score.

The credit scoring system takes in to account many different factors of your financial history. The bulk of your score comes from your proven ability to pay bills on time. Late payments and failures to pay will seriously damage your scores. Next, the score considers your outstanding lines of credit and how much you still owe. Keeping low balances on credit cards is a good way to avoid loosing points for being overextended.

The length of time that you have had credit is also considered in your credit score. Young people with less of a credit history typically loose points in this area. It’s important to establish some credit as early as possible and to maintain that well to prove over time that you can be trusted with larger loans.

Lastly, your credit score considers the types of credit that you have. A credit card is not the same as an auto loan which is not the same as a mortgage loan. You gain points for having a good history of well managed larger loans.

In actuality, because there are three different credit bureaus each with their own database, you have three different credit scores. Typically a lender will take the one in the middle or an average of the three when determining whether you qualify for a loan.

Each lender uses their own guidelines, but here’s a standard break down of what your score means:

730+ – Excellent credit
700 – 729 – Good credit
670 – 699 – Average Credit
585 – 669 – Higher risk
Below 585 – Very High Risk

If you have average credit or above, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting a loan. Those with good and excellent credit will pay less in interest than those who have smaller scores. If you fall in to a high risk category, it is a good idea to consider seeking help to repair your credit as you may find it difficult and costly to get any type of loan.

Barry

Dannyboo asked:


I want to become a financial advisor, and help people fix their credit. Is there a way I can report to the credit bureau, by helping people get tradelines to establish credit.

Donald