Repair Your Own Credit - 3 Top Secrets
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Repair Your Own Credit: Top 3 Tips
Repairing your credit might seem daunting, but with the right steps, you can manage it on your own. Here's how you can take control of your credit without the expense of hiring a credit repair company.
Tip #1: Obtain Your Credit Reports
Begin by acquiring your credit reports from the major agencies: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Don’t overlook Innovis, though it’s less commonly referenced by banks and businesses.
Each agency offers one free report annually. Moreover, if you’ve been denied credit, a loan, or a mortgage recently, you're entitled to another free report. Reviewing these reports is crucial for identifying any issues.
Once you have your reports, scrutinize them for outstanding debts, discrepancies, and accounts in good standing. If you spot errors, reach out to the specific agency using their downloadable correction forms.
Tip #2: Know Your Credit Score
After addressing any errors, the next step is understanding your credit score, which is not included in the reports. You can access your score for a small fee through the agencies. TransUnion offers a Vantage score for $7.95, and myFico.com is an excellent source for your FICO score, which is more commonly used.
These scores reflect various factors, such as late payments and any financial setbacks like bankruptcies. Correcting report errors will ensure your score accurately represents your credit history.
Tip #3: Manage and Reduce Debt
This may be challenging, but it's essential?"pay off overdue debts and ensure timely payments on current accounts. Avoid accumulating new debt at all costs.
Refrain from applying for new credit, as being denied can negatively impact your score. Additionally, staying close to your credit limit poses a risk and can lower your score. Focus on reducing existing balances. If you can settle a balance for less and take a small hit to your credit, it's preferable to ongoing late payments.
After understanding your current credit standing, check your reports again in six months to a year. Consistent, timely payments will gradually improve your credit score over time.
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