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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Self Credit Repair
Credit is a big deal. It’s your ticket to buying a home, attaining a loan, or even opening a bank account.
Suffice it to say, when it’s bad, you’re pretty much headed down the wrong road. You can fix this by raising your credit first, but you need not go to any credit repair company. You can do it all by yourself.
Always monitor your credit for accuracy purposes. Surely, it is wise to get in touch with the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) and get a hold of your updated credit reports to make certain of their accuracy. More to these, download letters written beforehand which you will be using for credit reporting agencies, you might use it in the future.
Take advantage of your annual credit report, it’s free of charge. Also, don’t hesitate to ask for a ‘proof of debt’ from your lender and negotiate with your lender about your payment plan to avoid any trouble in the long run.
In the event there are any judgment hearings, see to it that you appear, no matter what. You should always be aware of the statue of limitations for all of your debts.
There are other many different ways to increase your credit score, A little research will go a long way but don’t stop there. All of this information will be going down the drain if it doesn’t turn into action.
Sure, it’s nice to daydream once in a while about turning into a little penguin so you can dodge all your responsibilities, especially the financial ones. However, when reality kicks in, it’s nice to face these adult obligations with optimism in mind. You can always get out of any financial rut. If there’s a will, there’s a way, after all.
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How long do the bureaus consider credit “new”?
Question by Cstorm: How long do the bureaus consider credit “new”?
Working on boosting my score a little (like everyone else in America, it seems) and let me tell ya … It’s as clear as a bell that ‘established’ credit is better than ‘new’ credit. But how long is ‘new’ credit ‘new’? I can’t even find a website that explains that. One site mentioned an average age of open accounts, but still… where’s the mark betwen good and bad? Is it 6 months? 12 months? A couple of years? Help!
I HATE not knowing! It’s keeping me up at night and my hair is falling out! (That part might not be ENTIRELY the credit bureaus’ fault…)
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Answer by CreditCards.com
First, my hair is falling out, too. Second, RELAX!
I took a quick spin around FICO, the source of the most-commonly used credit scoring algorithm, and couldn’t find a specific answer.
But check these files out:
New credit accounts http://www.myfico.com/crediteducation/questions/credit-inquiry-help.aspx
discusses new credit.
and
http://www.myfico.com/CreditEducation/WhatsInYourScore.aspx
discusses how new credit fits in with your overall score.
In short, it’s a really complicated formula that establishes the relationship between newness and your score; and it’s only a relatively small part of your score.
So rub on some Rogaine and take a nap.
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How long does it take to get “established credit”?
Question by merciless_megan: How long does it take to get “established credit”?
I have tried to get financed for a car, but can’t because I have no established credit. So I thought it would be a good idea to get a basic credit card and just use it to build my credit. By doing this, how long would it take to get “established” credit, so I would at least have some sort of credit on my credit report? How long does it take to get good credit?
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Answer by bdancer222
Use the credit card and pay the balance in full every month. Do not carry balances. There is absolutely no extra advantage to carry balances and making small payments. It does nothing extra for your credit. It just costs interest.
You have to use that new credit card for at least 6 months before it even counts in your FICO score. In a year, you might have a fair score, but still a very limited history and still not qualify for a car loan with good rates. It takes time to build good credit.
You will have better luck getting a car loan if you have a large down payment. Also, you might check into joining a credit union. You can usually get better rates and they are more likely to extend a loan to someone with limited credit history.
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How long after paid collection will it appear on your credit score?
Question by mbetty27: “how long after paid collection will it appear on your credit score”?
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Answer by SCH
If you did not negotiate the removal of the item when you paid it, it will stay on your report for 7 years. You can however negotiate the removal of items at the time you pay them off.
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Q&A: When you pay an over-due/write-off item, how long does that (lack of a better term) “bad credit” stay on file?
Question by Bronzed: When you pay an over-due/write-off item, how long does that (lack of a better term) “bad credit” stay on file?
When I was 18 I started getting credit cards and loans, and due to youth, ignorance and inexperience I missed several payments and I believe I even have a certain card “written-off” for the amount of $ 3. Now that I make good money, I’ve accessed my credit report to pay off all fees and late items. How long will those negative marks stay on my file? I’ve heard “7 years,” I’ve heard “a few months to one year.” Obviously I am now older and wiser and wish to have- and maintain- good credit. If bad marks are on my credit report for several years, is there any way to expedite the process of having them permanently removed? Thanks!
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Answer by TRAC
Generally, 7 years. If you pay on an item, it (according to what I’ve been told) “restarts the clock”. If you can pay something off in one lump sum, that’s best. If it’s going to be on the credit anyway, it’s better to have it paid, albeit late, than not paid at all.
I’m in the process of repairing my credit. I’ve had some charge offs as well, those close to being removed I don’t worry with. However, if something has a ways to go, I’ll pay off one at a time until they are all paid. If nothing else, it shows some effort to repair and while some creditors don’t even care about that, others will.
Good luck.
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How long does “good credit” accounts stay on your report?
Question by carriezmail@sbcglobal.net: How long does “good credit” accounts stay on your report?
I recently checked my credit report and I don’t see any of my good credit accounts that are over 10 years old? Do all accounts fall off after 7-10 years?
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Answer by src50
Seven years once the account is closed.
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How long does it take to get your credit score up after you file for bankruptcy?
Question by Unknown12: How long does it take to get your credit score up after you file for bankruptcy ?
Someone I know recently filed for bankruptcy not even a year ago. And she throws it in my face that her credit score is higher than mine and that she can get a house and I can’t. I don’t have anything wrong with my credit score and never filed for bankruptcy I just have a couple credit cards. Really how long does it take to increase your score? And don’t banks look down on people that file?
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Answer by The Great Gazoo
bankruptcy lasts for 7 years after that you can try to rebuild credit
Answer by Good Credit Scores
Realistically, it just doesn’t matter what her credit score is. With a recent bankruptcy there’s no way a lender will give her the money for a house. And, if for some reason they do decide to provide a loan, they would jack up the interest rate to cover their risk.
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How long will credit score take to return to normal after opening a new credit card?
Question by Jared: How long will credit score take to return to normal after opening a new credit card?
I recently opened a new credit card and noticed that my fico score plumetted 50 points after doing so. How long will it take for credit score to get over the fact that I opened a new account and regain those 50 points?
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Answer by chic_chic1989
1. How many credit cards did you open within the past 12 months? If you open 2-3 cards in a year, this flags you as a “high risk” for lenders.
2. Have you checked your credit report? Are you sure you’re not missing any payments? This also could lower your score.
I would suggest for you to check your credit report and see what’s going on. It’s weird that your score went down for 50 points after opening a card. There are a lot of factors to determine how long and how much your score will go up so it’s hard to tell. As long as you keep your cc balance low, your score will go up little by little.
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