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7 Surefire Ways To Repair Bad Credit
Do you have a poor credit rating? If so, you are one of tens
of thousands of Americans with the same problem. In fact, it
seems that this has become a national 'disease.' And just what do
people need that have a disease? They need a cure.
Here are some sure-fire solutions to ' repair bad credit '.
Keep in mind, like most 'diseases,' credit repair can take some
time, but complete healing is possible.
The First Step
The first thing you need to do is find out what is being
reported about you. This is easy and inexpensive. For under $10,
you can get your credit report from one of the three main credit
reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. Keep in
mind however, that if you have recently been denied credit, you
can get a free report from the same credit bureau the lender used
to reject you as long as you do so within 30 days.
What You Don't Need
You don't need a repair clinic. Why? There is no legal way to
'repair' your credit. Those that claim to know loopholes and
shortcuts are merely out for your money. They may even get you
into legal trouble by having you fudge the facts or creating a
whole new file for you. Anything legal that a clinic can do, you
can do just as easily and without the cost of 'professional'
help.
Further Steps to Take
1. Stop using your credit cards immediately. Put them
somewhere where they will not tempt you. You may consider keeping
at least one card for emergency purposes. Additionally, with poor
credit, you may find it more difficult to get a credit card in
the future. If you keep at least one account open, then you won't
have to worry about applying.
2. Be Honest With Yourself. Taking a good hard look at your
financial situation, particularly if it isn't good, can be very
difficult. Yet, to get out debt you have to fully understand what
the situation is.
3. Find the Errors. Believe it or not, up to 40% of all credit
reports have errors in them. If you find that your credit report
shows something that is not true, you need to write to them with
all the details. Be sure to use certified mail so that you can
keep track of who you wrote to, when you wrote, and who received
the mail on the credit bureau's end. Then ask the credit bureau
to send a corrected report to anyone who has requested a report
on you in the last 6 months.
4. Find the Omissions. By law, you are allowed to add
information to your report that you believe will help your
rating. This might be additional information about a repayment of
a loan, good credit you have with companies that do not report to
the credit bureau, or salary increases.
5. You Must Have a Plan. Whether you determine to pay your
bills down little at a time, take a second job, go to credit
counseling, or file bankruptcy, you need to make a plan and stick
to it. In order for your credit to be improved, you have to have
a plan and then take action!
6. Talk to those that you owe. Creditors want their money.
They do not want you to default (quit paying). In fact, most
creditors will work with you to get a reduced payment schedule.
If you can keep them from reporting you to the credit bureau,
then it won't hurt your credit. The catch here is this: be sure
to stick to the new negotiated plan - they won't renegotiate if
you fail to comply.
7. The Best Cure is Time. Have you ever heard the saying 'time
heals all wounds'? It also heals your credit. After 7 years, most
items will be dropped. This is good news if you are working to
correct your credit. As each year passes, more and more bad items
will drop off and more and more good items will be included.
Eventually, the disease will be cured.
Follow these steps and you will find that your credit looks
healthier and healthier each day. Eventually this path will lead
you to full recovery. Good Luck!
Wesley Atkins is the owner of http://www.credit-cards-advisor.com-
which aims to get you fitted with the best credit cards to
suit your situation. With numerous credit
card articles and easy online credit card
applications you will never choose the wrong credit card
again.
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