Credit Repair
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Credit Repair: A Comprehensive Guide
If you're among the 30 million Americans facing financial challenges, here are three effective steps to repair your credit.
Understanding the Scope
Over 30 million people struggle with credit issues, ranging from late payments to bankruptcy. In fact, the American Bankruptcy Institute noted that a record 1,782,643 bankruptcy cases were filed by September 30, 2005. These difficulties can stem from personal illness, job loss, or overspending, and they can feel overwhelming.
Here’s a more serious approach to tackle credit repair.
Step 1: Clean Up Your Credit Record
Negative information like missed loan payments, mortgage defaults, or bankruptcies remain on your credit report for 7-10 years. However, errors can be removed. Consumer Reports estimates that about half of all consumers have mistakes in their credit files.
- Check Your Reports: Request your credit report from the three major credit bureaus.
- Identify Errors: If you find inaccuracies, mark them and write a certified letter to the relevant bureau.
- Provide Documentation: Include supporting documents and specify what should be corrected.
The credit bureaus are legally required to investigate and correct inaccuracies. After their investigation, they’ll send you the results and a free updated report if corrections were made.
Step 2: Change Your Financial Habits
Fair, Isaac and Company, creators of credit scoring, offer these tips:
- Timely Payments: Always pay your bills on time.
- Stay Current: Catch up on any missed payments and stay on track.
- Seek Help: If you’re struggling, contact creditors or consult a legitimate credit counselor.
- Manage Balances: Keep credit card balances low.
- Reduce Debt: Focus on paying off debt rather than shifting it around.
- Be Strategic with Cards: Avoid closing unused cards just to boost your FICO score or opening unnecessary new ones.
- Concentrated Rate Shopping: Shop for loans within a defined timeframe.
- Regular Checks: Monitor your credit report regularly from all three major bureaus.
Step 3: Consider Mortgage Refinancing
Refinancing your mortgage can be a powerful tool for credit repair. It involves taking out a new loan to pay off your existing mortgage. If you have home equity, the new loan could exceed your previous amount, providing cash for debt consolidation.
- Benefits: Lower mortgage payments can save you money monthly and potentially improve your credit score if managed wisely.
- Resource: For more information and a free loan quote, visit www.easymortgagerefinancing.com.
Caution: If you plan to move within the next three years, refinancing might not be worthwhile as you might not recover the associated costs.
By following these steps, you can take control of your financial future and improve your credit standing.
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