Important Credit Questions and Answers You Need to Know
Author: Family Life Credit Services
Category: Finance
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The following questions can guide you in dealing with poor credit ratings or bad debt, regardless of whether this is your first experience with credit or if you already have established credit that is preventing you from buying a home. Although it can be daunting to face the task of fixing bad credit, it can be accomplished with some work and research. Below are listed various questions, and their answers, that frequently arise when credit is the subject.
Is there life after bad credit?
Having bad credit is not the end of the world, although it might feel that way sometimes. These days when so much hinges on a good credit rating, there are more and more opportunities for you to make good on a bad rating. The best thing to do is shop around for a credit company who is willing to work with you. Each company has its own set of standards when reviewing an individual's account and some may be more lenient than others when rendering a final decision. Some might take into consideration the work you've done to make improvements and actually take a chance on you. The worst that could happen is you get denied.
Should I try using this ad for credit help that I got in my email?
Be very, very careful about which ads you answer when looking for help re-establishing your credit. Many of these ads are scams that will promise you the moon and deliver absolutely nothing. No one can completely erase bad credit and anyone who claims to be able to do so is lying. Fly by night companies like this will only get you further into debt when you pay them the money you could have been using to pay off some of your creditors. If you are seeking solid financial advice, visit a reputable company and let them help you.
Something must have adversely affected my credit recently, because it was great last week.
Without even knowing it is happening, there are quite a few things that cause your credit to take a dive. The beginning is an inquiry. Possibly companies like utility, mortgage, and credit cards have requested to see your credit information. It takes months for information to show up, so it won't necessarily be there if you've done something about your rating recently. Not dealing with your bills in a timely fashion is one more evident example. Charge offs might be another reason for having bad credit. When you have not paid and do not appear to ever be paying a bill a company may do a charge off for the debt. Your incompetence will be written off as a loss by the company on their books for their taxes.
Are there any other options available when purchasing a new home?
Yes, you can go directly to the homeowner and see if they are willing to sell the house to you under a selling finance agreement. This provides a contract wherein you make payments directly to the actual seller instead of making payments to a bank. Another option would be lease-to-own. When you do take this kind of option you will have to do some homework ahead of time and figure out how much rent is going for a down payment, and after a certain period of time, how much credit you are going to end up with.
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Date Submitted: 8/18/2008
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