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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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Posted by Trevor Jones - April 8, 2013 at 12:56 pm

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Why is my Equifax credit score so much lower than Transunion and Experian.?

Question by : Why is my Equifax credit score so much lower than Transunion and Experian.?
The content is identical to both Transunion and Experian, but Equifax is nearly 100 points lower. I was thinking about buying my first home, but I’m afraid to even try to get prequalified.

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Answer by irishkittie79
It’s all in the calculations and each bureau does it differently. Ask the lender which one they will use or if they use them all. Some will use the FICO score which is independent of the 3 credit bureaus. Do not worry about your score at this point, look at your debt to credit and pay off what you can and then apply for your loan and see if you get pre-approved. Be sure to shop around.

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Posted by Trevor - January 19, 2013 at 1:58 pm

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