How Could You Be Hurting Your Credit? The more you know about how credit works, the better your score will be. This is because, without a lot of background knowledge, your own logic and reasoning will oftentimes fail you. There are a lot of factors that go into creating your credit score, so trying to […]
Category Archives: Credit Score
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May
May
There are so many things that come into play to obtain a healthy credit profile. The hardest part of navigating the credit world however, is knowing what advice is accurate and possibly stumbling a few times in an effort to get back on track. Many times consumers think they have a good grasp on it […]
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May
May
Most everyone has watched the news on the housing market. Interest rates are up, the inventory is low, and the market is slowing. I have had conversations with many people who are wanting to purchase a home, put down roots, and start building equity in their future. But they don’t feel the current market is […]
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May
May
I have clients from all over the country asking me how much particular items on their credit report are affecting their credit and if the item is removed, then will their credit score rise. It is difficult to provide a precise answer because there are many underlying factors that can make or break your credit! […]
Building Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Score
What are the best chances of being approved for a credit card?
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May
May
So, what are the steps to take in order to know you will be approved for a credit card. There are so many types of credit cards available, what type of card should you realistically expect to attain. There are commercials daily soliciting the “Reward” credit cards. Those sound appealing. Are they right for you? […]
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May
May
I Want To Buy, Now! Are you preparing to purchase a home in the next few months? It seems that when we are not looking, a home just pops up and finds us, at a time when we were not even contemplating making a move. Then, boom! The rush is on to beat the clock […]
Building Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Repair Blogs, Credit Score, Mortgage
How to Raise Your Credit Score Quickly
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Apr
Apr
So you want to buy a house. But your credit score is 675 instead of 720; which will get you the better rate on a home loan. If you want to raise your credit score quickly, there are some steps you can take that can guarantee an exceptional home loan or any other credit line […]
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Apr
Apr
The simple answer according to FICO is 715. But average means different things when it comes to one’s age, where they live, and how much money they make. There are also so many scoring models out there, it’s hard to tell where one stands. One thing for certain is getting yourself in a position to […]
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Apr
Apr
How long does it take actually to take for the credit repair process? There seems to be no definite answer on the time frame for how long the credit repair process takes. If you google it, you will see there is not a standard amount of time and no straightforward answer. Unfortunately what happens most […]
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Apr
Apr
I Want To Buy, Now! Are you preparing to purchase a home in the next few months? It seems that when we are not looking, a home just pops up and finds us, at a time when we were not even contemplating making a move. Then, boom! The rush is on to beat the clock […]