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Will Checking My Credit Score Impact My Credit?

Will Checking My Credit Score Impact My Credit?

When you have taken some steps to clean up your finances, your credit score is bound to improve.

What you should do next is check your credit score. Don’t go overboard; don’t check it frequently. This can be a red flag to lenders. You only need to get a baseline, and then check again in about 6 to 9 months to see the progress.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - January 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

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Bad Credit Personal Loans can Help Rebuild Your Credit Score

Bad Credit Personal Loans can Help Rebuild Your Credit Score

Having a very low credit score can drive you nuts. Majority of creditors consider 620 as the bottom cut off for prime loans, which is kind of like the separating line between good and bad credit. But is there such a thing where in you can rebuild your credit score with a bad credit personal loan? Watch this video.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - January 23, 2014 at 12:32 pm

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Explaining Your Credit Score

You probably want to know the precise details in terms of calculating your credit score. It actually takes a little while to finish it and it is done by three companies and they all have their own ways to come up with the results. Thus, a credit score from one company can come out different from the other. To have an estimate on your credit score on your own, take into consideration some of these factors.

If you don’t own a credit card, don’t have any type of bill in your name, or haven’t tried borrowing money, you basically have a zero credit score. Actually, it’s not considered as a bad credit, it will just be hard for you to get a loan if you have no credit at all. However, there are some lenders willing to run the risk and let you borrow albeit without credit. But generally, it’s always better to build up credit.

You credit history will make up around 35% of your credit score, so it is very crucial. If you have unpaid bills or debt that you were not able to repay, it will be listed in your name and it will take 7 to 10 years before it gets deleted.

Every little bad decision you make will ultimately affect you credit in the long run, of course, negatively. If you are trying to make up for unpaid debts, it will still apparently appear on your credit report as bills that were paid late.

The length of your credit history makes up for 15% of your total credit score. Thus, as soon as you can, start building up credit. It will improve over time just as long as you have your bank account maintained. Essential information such as length of employment as well as residency will also fall in to this category. Therefore, it is more ideal to be stable in life than always having to move around.

Furthermore, 30% will actually be based on your current debts. Even when you’re always on time with your payments, if you have multiple loans at a time, then you run the risk of being denied more credit. So always get only the loans that you badly need and be punctual in paying as you don’t only boost your credit rating, you also get to save a significant amount of money on interests. If you do so, it will show on your credit history so you’ll be given lower interest rates on your future loans.

10% of your credit score will depend on new accounts. They will check how many types of loans you have and how many you currently have open. Remember not to open or close any account abruptly as this can be detrimental to your credit rating.

Always be cautious and educated. Knowing things like how a credit score is being calculated can help you find errors if there is any. Get your free annual credit report and review meticulously to make sure your credit score is how it is supposed to be.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - December 16, 2013 at 10:46 am

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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure – Affects on Your Credit Score

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure - Affects on Your Credit Score

Foreclosures can greatly affect one’s credit score, but you can avoid it if you have control over your finances to begin with. If you have been included in the foreclosure listing, it can decrease your credit score by up to 250 points. What about short sale transactions? Watch this video.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - December 3, 2013 at 1:23 pm

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Why A Good Credit Score Is Important To Your Business

Why A Good Credit Score Is Important To Your Business

Apparently, having a good credit is your ticket to a lot of opportunities like getting approved easily for a mortgage, getting a car, getting yourself into post-secondary education, or opening your own business.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - November 14, 2013 at 8:17 am

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Secrets Of Excellent Credit Score

Secrets Of Excellent Credit Score

Among the many numbers that accompany us throughout life, our credit scores are one of the most important. The usual range of credit score varies from 350-800 while some model range up to 900. People with higher than 750 are able to attain best interest deals and insurance premiums while consequently, people having low scores get higher interests and higher premiums. In order to have your credit score improved, one must be able to understand what makes up the rating as a whole.

 

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Posted by Trevor Jones - November 10, 2013 at 1:19 pm

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12 Step Action Plan to Improve Your Credit Score

12 Step Action Plan to Improve Your Credit Score

When you check your score, don’t just look at the number. See to it that you really go through the report. In many cases, you will find that there are many errors on the report. Such errors could cost you so much. LEts’ get into details.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - October 31, 2013 at 3:41 pm

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Good Credit Card Habits With Jainie Fitness

Good Credit Card Habits With Jainie Fitness

Credit cards are ideal tools in managing your finances and if you want to boost your credit score. Additionally, they are practically an essential these days if you ever want to travel, as most airlines, car rental companies and hotels need a credit card to use their services.

However, if you aren’t careful with how you use yours, it’s not going to do you credit score any good. Watch this video to learn good credit card habits.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - October 29, 2013 at 3:33 pm

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Investing For Beginners: Do I Need a Good Credit Rating to Start Investing in Real Estate?

Investing For Beginners: Do I Need a Good Credit Rating to Start Investing in Real Estate?

Dodging bad credit is a struggle people go through on a daily basis. They pay their bills on time by working their tails off. They hold out on their wants so as to pay interest on debt just to get good credit. This is a struggle to dodge bankruptcy or home foreclosure. However, is good credit really worth all the effort?

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Posted by Trevor Jones - October 21, 2013 at 3:43 pm

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How does my credit score affect my VA loan interest rate?

How does my credit score affect my VA loan interest rate?

Many VA loan borrowers wonder if their interest rate is tied to their credit score. The main question asked is “How does my credit score affect my VA loan interest rate?”

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Posted by Trevor Jones - October 7, 2013 at 3:18 pm

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