Tag Archives: Credit History

Understanding Your Credit Score

Jeremy Zongker asked: When you apply for credit one of the first things almost all credit officers do is check your credit score. Although not all of those officers explained to us what a credit score is, we are all … Continue reading

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Raising My Credit Score – 5 Ways

Jed C. Jones Ph.D. asked: Your credit score follows you wherever you go: when you move, when you change jobs, and when you apply for a new credit card or get a new loan.The big three credit reporting agencies are … Continue reading

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Credit Scores – What Determines YOUR Score?

Karen Boies asked: I had the pleasure of meeting with a young professional woman this week who was interested in seeing if she would qualify for a mortgage, so she could invest in her own home. During our meeting she … Continue reading

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The Credit Score Rating Scale

Mike Ziegler asked: It’s a beautiful sunny Saturday, and you and your loved one are out driving with your realtor. She shows you a house; you immediately fall in love. But in the back of your mind, you worry. Will … Continue reading

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Common Credit Score Myths

Gary Gresham asked: A lot of credit score myths about fico score ratings get spread around and some of them are just outdated information. Sometimes even lenders can give you the wrong advice and it can get confusing. But the … Continue reading

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How To Calculate My Credit Score

Rachel Rishul asked: Having a good credit score can help you qualify for low rate private student loans, credit cards, auto loans, and historically low mortgage rates. But how do you know if you have a good credit score or … Continue reading

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Understanding Your Credit Score – Bloomberg: Your Money

Bloomberg asked: Your credit can be the difference in getting that loan, credit card or even the job you want as employers are looking more at credit history. Knowing what goes into your credit score and practicing good borrowing habits … Continue reading

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A Simple Credit Score Explanation and How to Start Improving Your Financial Life

Josh Ramos asked: Do you remember back in school when used to receive a letter grade as an evaluation of your work?

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What Is A Good Credit Score?

Tim Gorman asked: If you have ever gone shopping for a new car or made an attempt to purchase a new home then you are probably familiar with your credit score. Even if you haven’t made any type of purchase … Continue reading

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Buy, Close, Move IN!: Fix Your Credit Score and History Forever

ExpertRealEstateTips asked: Buy, Close, Move IN!: Fix Your Credit Score and History Forever Ilyce Glink’s new book, “Buy, Close, Move IN!” helps real estate buyers and real estate investors successfully navigate the world of real estate and mortgage financing.Donald

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Bad Credit Repair – Easy Ways to Improve a Credit Report Score

Paul Sarwana asked: Many people find themselves trapped in bad credit due to various reasons, some due to misfortune while others suffer from this problem because of mismanagement of finances. No matter what may be the reason for bad credit, … Continue reading

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How To Rebuild Your Bad Credit Score

Jon Arnold asked: A lot of people have bad credit these days. Sometimes it is simply a matter of not taking their credit privileges seriously. Maybe your credit card issuer has provided you with the utmost in poor customer service, … Continue reading

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