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devdog asked:


I would like to buy a house an need to know how much time I will need to get my credit ready.

Marilyn

Jeffrey Ragan asked:




Today, many people end up needing credit repair. How can you find reliable help? Can you repair your own credit? Yes you can, or you can use a good credit repair company. Learn how in this article to determine which is best for you.

Understanding how to remedy this situation will give you the confidence necessary to take charge! Knowledge will allow you to snatch yourself (and your checkbook!) back from the snarling creditor wolves. Remember, Little Red Riding Hood survived her wolf and you can, too!

If you are one of the many people trying to stave off the creditor wolves (or even if you are not), just keep reading. I will explain the ins and outs of credit repair. Oftentimes, people believe there is no way out. However, I am here to tell you that you can fix your bad credit.

It is important to understand how you ended up in a debt situation now requiring credit repair. In many cases, bad credit commences with:

- too many credit cards, most of which (if not all) have outlandish balances;

- no or little accumulated rainy day savings funds;

- overdue bills; or,

- just bad financial decisions.

People, for the reasons mentioned above, frequently suffer from a phenomenon known as “bad credit”. Assistance can be found in the form of credit and debt counseling. Essentially, you can obtain bad credit by:

- not being able to purchase on credit; or,

- by having a less than stellar credit report, though you still may be able to purchase on credit.

At this point, I would like to go out on a limb and state the obvious…credit repair can be AVOIDED by:

- not running your credit cards up;

- not paying your bills late;

- not spending more than you bring home;

- squirreling away some money each paycheck for that unexpected expense or vacation; and,

- making good financial choices.

It’s never a good thing to have credit issues hanging over your head. You really need to get rid of them so you can get on with your life. They do not go away by themselves. So you must take action. If not repaired, over the years it can cost you thousands of dollars. You first need to understand how to read a credit report.

There are three major credit reporting agencies–Experian, Equifax & TransUnion. These credit bureau agencies gather information from various sources about a person’s credit history. They then compile a unique summary of the relevant information, called a credit report.

Credit report information contains credit and non-credit information. Examples of credit information are names of creditors, credit card/loan account numbers, current balances, monthly amounts due, and number of past due payments. Likewise, examples of non-credit information are a person’s name and previously used names, current and prior addresses, social security numbers, and employment history.

Negative credit report information will remain on a person’s credit report for anywhere from seven to ten years. Credit inquiries, on the other hand, can only remain on a person’s credit report for two years.

Ok, so now you know just enough to get started. You can see how having bad credit is costing you money. You’re tired of the pain. You want help. Or at least you want to know where to find help you can trust.

There are many credit repair programs out there. Where do we start? So first things first. Getting a copy of your credit report with the scores is needed. Feel free to visit this “credit repair” website to learn more. This could be the beginning of a new life for you.

Marvin

Andrew G asked:


My wife got very sick and we lost half of our income. My bills got behind so my credit score suffered. She is going to need a lot of medical equipment and I need good credit to buy it. I have heard of bad credit report repair firms, but don’t know of any.

Nathaniel

Ian Webber asked:




Join the ranks of the millions of people that have discovered the benefits of professional credit repair. Far too many people have stood on the sidelines, discouraged by the complexity of their credit report and their own doubts about the effectiveness of the credit repair process. But the word has gotten out. And it’s spreading fast.

The credit reporting industry which is made up millions of creditors and the three major credit bureaus is rife with inefficiencies and errors. It’s a fact of life. No one denies it. Congress passed the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in acknowledgment of the problem and to provide consumers, like us, with free access to our credit reports.

This was done with the express purpose of encouraging us to proofread our reports and to have a fair chance to spot and correct the inevitable mistakes. Unfortunately, congress did not do enough. The subject matter is still confusing. Have you looked at your credit reports? They look like they are written in code. And to make things worse the three credit bureaus each offer their reports in completely different formats. So even if you figure out one report the others may still look foreign. Wow.

These days, unless you are independently wealthy, there is nothing more important than your credit. If you are going to undertake the task of credit repair you need to know what you are doing. Either learn the craft or hire a credit repair professional. If your car needed a tune up, you wouldn’t just open the hood and try to fix anything that looked out of place. Your credit report is no less complicated.

Effective credit repair requires a working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that codifies the responsibilities of the credit bureaus in managing data and in dealing with consumers during the dispute and resolution process. And the FCRA is just the tip of the credit repair iceberg.

To do the job right you also need to know the applicable state statute of limitations to guide you in managing collections. You also should be familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in case you have to deal head-on with a collector. And to top it off, you definitely better know how the FICO credit scoring model works, otherwise you may send your credit score into a tailspin even while you are removing errors.

The good news is that a number of truly professional credit repair companies have emerged into public view, courtesy of the Internet. Their expert services are available to anyone who does not have the time or inclination to master the intricacies of the process on their own. If you are a diehard DYI kind of person, then you will love the challenge and probably even enjoy the task of credit repair. But otherwise you should reach out to an expert that will help you reach your credit potential.

A word about the Fair Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is responsible for many of the public warnings about bogus credit repair companies. This was never meant to disparage legitimate professional credit repair services. Every industry has its share of bad apples, and consumers should remain alert when hiring anyone for any reason. Hence, there are a number of prudent precautionary measures I would suggest you consider.

Check with the Better Business Bureau. Most credit repair companies are listed with the BBB and you might get a feel for the experience you might have should you decide to do business with a particular firm. To presence of many complaints is a bad sign. But the most important thing that you should do is to pick up the phone.

Call a couple of credit repair companies and have a chat. Ask some good questions. Test their knowledge. See how you feel. If you are put off for any reason you might want to try another company. You might also do some research on Google. Just type in the name of the company and see what comes up. The credit repair process can take time and you don’t want to be working with anyone that makes you uncomfortable.

I should also note that all of the legitimate credit repair businesses that I have seen charge within the same general range. Small differences are expected in any business, but there may be something very wrong if a company is charging an unusual amount of money. You should also know that the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA), which governs credit repair companies, does not permit charging fees in advance. A small set up fee charged after the initial file setup is complete is fine and then the monthly feel should be charged at the end of each month of service. A little bit of homework goes a long way. Choose wisely, profit greatly. Good luck!

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