The thought of the process that is required to repair your credit report is overwhelming for most people. There is a lot of information available about the subject. Some of it is good while other tips can get you into a bigger mess. It is best to get professional services from a specialist rather than trying to repair your report yourself. It will be less stressful and you are likely to get better results.
Here are the five simple steps that will help you to raise your score and ultimately to improve your credibility without all the anxiety.
Step One: Order your free reports
Annually, you can get free reports from each of the three major credit bureaus. Also, if your application was denied because of your report, you should receive an adverse notice from the creditor which entitles you to a free report from the agency that provided your report for review.
To order all three reports online, you can go to www.annualcreditreport.com. You are entitled to one free report from each agency every year.
Step Two: Identify discrepancies
Identify discrepancies in your report. Don't spend a lot of time on this, because your counselor will review the whole document. Just mark things that you know should not be there.
Step Three: Provide your reports to a legitimate counselor for a free consultation
Counselors that specialize in repair should offer a free consultation. They will want to review the reports to see if it is possible for them to repair your credit report for you.
Step Four: Contract for services
If you are comfortable with the terms and warranty offered by the counselor, contract for repair services. Make sure that a warranty is offered and written into the contract.
Step Five: Communicate with your counselor
Your counselor will tell you exactly what they are doing. This may include negotiating with collection agencies to work out settlements and filing disputes with the bureaus. If an agreement is made to settle accounts, you will have to comply with the agreement. If disputes are filed, you will receive updates of the status of the disputes from the bureaus. You will need to promptly provide such reports to your counselor.
For more great tips and information, check out www.freecreditprovide.com.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Government Credit Repair Facts
Credit Repair: Self Help May Be Best
You see the advertisements in newspapers, on TV, and on the Internet. You hear them on the radio. You get fliers in the mail. You may even get calls from telemarketers offering credit repair services. They all make the same claims:
* “Credit problems? No problem!”
* “We can erase your bad credit — 100% guaranteed.”
* “Create a new credit identity — legally.”
* “We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!”
Do yourself a favor and save some money, too. Don’t believe these statements. Only time, a conscious effort, and a personal debt repayment plan will improve your credit report.
This brochure explains how you can improve your creditworthiness and gives legitimate resources for low or no-cost help.
The Scam
Everyday, companies nationwide appeal to consumers with poor credit histories. They promise, for a fee, to clean up your credit report so you can get a car loan, a home mortgage, insurance, or even a job. The truth is, they can’t deliver. After you pay them hundreds or thousands of dollars in fees, these companies do nothing to improve your credit report; most simply vanish with your money.
The Warning Signs
If you decide to respond to a credit repair offer, look for these tell-tale signs of a scam:
* companies that want you to pay for credit repair services before they provide any services.
* companies that do not tell you your legal rights and what you can do for yourself for free.
* companies that recommend that you not contact a credit reporting company directly.
* companies that suggest that you try to invent a “new” credit identity — and then, a new credit report — by applying for an Employer Identification Number to use instead of your Social Security number.
* companies that advise you to dispute all information in your credit report or take any action that seems illegal, like creating a new credit identity. If you follow illegal advice and commit fraud, you may be subject to prosecution.
You could be charged and prosecuted for mail or wire fraud if you use the mail or telephone to apply for credit and provide false information. It’s a federal crime to lie on a loan or credit application, to misrepresent your Social Security number, and to obtain an Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service under false pretenses.
Under the Credit Repair Organizations Act, credit repair companies cannot require you to pay until they have completed the services they have promised.
For more government information on how to repair your credit score click here!
You see the advertisements in newspapers, on TV, and on the Internet. You hear them on the radio. You get fliers in the mail. You may even get calls from telemarketers offering credit repair services. They all make the same claims:
* “Credit problems? No problem!”
* “We can erase your bad credit — 100% guaranteed.”
* “Create a new credit identity — legally.”
* “We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!”
Do yourself a favor and save some money, too. Don’t believe these statements. Only time, a conscious effort, and a personal debt repayment plan will improve your credit report.
This brochure explains how you can improve your creditworthiness and gives legitimate resources for low or no-cost help.
The Scam
Everyday, companies nationwide appeal to consumers with poor credit histories. They promise, for a fee, to clean up your credit report so you can get a car loan, a home mortgage, insurance, or even a job. The truth is, they can’t deliver. After you pay them hundreds or thousands of dollars in fees, these companies do nothing to improve your credit report; most simply vanish with your money.
The Warning Signs
If you decide to respond to a credit repair offer, look for these tell-tale signs of a scam:
* companies that want you to pay for credit repair services before they provide any services.
* companies that do not tell you your legal rights and what you can do for yourself for free.
* companies that recommend that you not contact a credit reporting company directly.
* companies that suggest that you try to invent a “new” credit identity — and then, a new credit report — by applying for an Employer Identification Number to use instead of your Social Security number.
* companies that advise you to dispute all information in your credit report or take any action that seems illegal, like creating a new credit identity. If you follow illegal advice and commit fraud, you may be subject to prosecution.
You could be charged and prosecuted for mail or wire fraud if you use the mail or telephone to apply for credit and provide false information. It’s a federal crime to lie on a loan or credit application, to misrepresent your Social Security number, and to obtain an Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service under false pretenses.
Under the Credit Repair Organizations Act, credit repair companies cannot require you to pay until they have completed the services they have promised.
For more government information on how to repair your credit score click here!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Free Credit Repair Tips!
One of the first things you need to do, whether you filed bankruptcy or just need to rebuild your credit, is to set out a plan to rebuild your credit, as well as how you will use your borrowing abilities in the future. Without a good plan of attack on your financing and borrowing usage, you will run the risk of being in financial trouble again within a few years or so. Don't become a repeat statistic. Plan now, for protection later.
You have two options when it comes to repairing your credit ...
* hire someone, preferably an attorney who knows the credit laws;
* do-it-yourself using a good quality guide and your 3-in-1 credit report;
Whichever way you decide to go, here are just a few tips to keep you on track:
* Don't fall for scams that tell you to create a new credit file ... that's credit fraud if you do it, and can make you subject to legal repercussions;
* Do read the Fair Credit Reporting Act so you have an idea of your rights while you go through the credit repair process;
* Get yourself organized and committed to the process, there is no overnight fix;
* If you use an online service, you want to know what the fees will be, monthly or "as you go" is best, and you want to be able to cancel at anytime;
* Always act in a cooperative and professional manner when dealing with creditors or collection agencies;
* Don't make threats, however subtle, if you can't back them up.
There is a great eBook where you can repair your credit score and it's all for free. Click here for more information about the free eBook.
You have two options when it comes to repairing your credit ...
* hire someone, preferably an attorney who knows the credit laws;
* do-it-yourself using a good quality guide and your 3-in-1 credit report;
Whichever way you decide to go, here are just a few tips to keep you on track:
* Don't fall for scams that tell you to create a new credit file ... that's credit fraud if you do it, and can make you subject to legal repercussions;
* Do read the Fair Credit Reporting Act so you have an idea of your rights while you go through the credit repair process;
* Get yourself organized and committed to the process, there is no overnight fix;
* If you use an online service, you want to know what the fees will be, monthly or "as you go" is best, and you want to be able to cancel at anytime;
* Always act in a cooperative and professional manner when dealing with creditors or collection agencies;
* Don't make threats, however subtle, if you can't back them up.
There is a great eBook where you can repair your credit score and it's all for free. Click here for more information about the free eBook.
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