Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Credit Repair That Anyone Can Find Helpful

By Dan Annweiler


Have you found that the burden of a poor credit score is causing a bit of interference in your otherwise normal life? Do you wake up from a sound sleep sweating, and feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Is it causing undue stress in your life? We can fix that! You'll have to do a lot of the heavy lifting, but we can put you on the right track, and give you the tools you need to become financially responsible once again.

The first thing we will discuss is your ability to make a plan. What sort of plan will you be able to formulate? Can you commit to that plan? The best thing you can do under your new plan after you develop it is to buy only the things that you need -- no matter how strong the urge is. This means the bare necessities for your home, whether it be food, clothing, or household items.

In order to do everything possible to boost your credit score, make certain not to use every available dollar of credit on the open accounts you already have. Carry balance of no more than 50 percent of your limit so that your utilization ratio remains relatively low. If you do have card accounts with balances totaling over half of your available limit, make sure to pay those accounts down as soon as possible.

If you want to avoid giving too much to your creditor, simply refuse to pay towards unfairly huge interest rates. There are legal limits set in place to control the amount of interest a creditor is allowed to charge you, plus your original debt is all the credit card company paid when you made the purchase. Keep in mind that you did sign a contract agreeing that interest rates were acceptable. You may wish to make a legal claim that the interest rate charged exceeded your state's statutory limits.

Another tip for increasing your personal credit score is to look into the possibility of opening installment loan accounts. The key is to manage such accounts very carefully and make consistent, timely payments on them no matter what.

If you find that you have a higher interest rates than you believe you should, then you might want to ask whether or not what they are doing is legal. While you did sign a contract promising to pay off the debt, some inflated interest rates are less than legal. In any case, you will need to make sure you are paying on time, and that you are paying in full. Settling your debts in a timely manner will help to raise your credit score.

When beginning the process or repairing your credit, you should start by obtaining copies of your credit reports from all three credit bureaus. You may also consider consolidation your loans. Doing so will allow you to pay off one account rather than several accounts. Another thing you must do is review your credit card statement each month to ensure there are no errors. Some of the most common errors can include unwarranted fees and surcharges.

If you notice any errors, make sure you speak with your credit card company immediately -- no matter how long it takes to get them on the phone. The longer you wait, the greater the chance that your credit score will be affected.

Always take the time to carefully monitor your monthly credit card billing statements and make sure to conduct periodic reviews of your credit report from all three major reporting agencies. In this way, you can be certain that no errors have been made on either, and you will be able to quickly address errors or inaccuracies that you do find. Being vigilant will produce real results when it comes to your credit score.

As discussed here, there are numerous tools and methods to help you resuscitate an ailing credit history. Try implementing just a few of these tips, and see how your credit score rises as a result. A good way to enhance your credit score is DIY credit improvement.




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