Six Tips in Repairing Poor Credit

Having a good credit score is important because it is something that landlords, employers and lenders check to know whether or not you are trustworthy. Moreover, your credit score reflects your financial status so if you have a poor credit score, creditors will consider you a high risk and have small chances of getting a loan or opening new accounts. If you have a bad credit, the following are some tips on how you can fix your credit score.

First, pay your bills on time because this will be the biggest factor that has an effect on your credit score. Make sure that you have a budget or enough money to pay your loans or credit cards on time.

Second, consider taking on an installment loan. This will show creditors that you can manage having the two major kinds of credit, which are revolving and installment. If handled responsibly, this can help increase your credit score.

Third, consider getting a secured credit card, which limits your credit to the amount equivalent to your down payments. Use it responsibly and it will certainly improve your bad credit score.

Fourth, don’t throw away your old credit cards. If you already paid off the account, just leave it open because closed accounts usually have a negative impact on your credit score.

Fifth, check for errors in your credit report. You can get a free copy of your credit report once every year from the three credit reporting bureaus, which are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Check for erroneous information that could potentially lower your credit score and if there are errors, take corrective actions.

Sixth, ask for help from a professional. Debt problems can be a little overwhelming so if you feel that you cannot manage it on your own, ask help from a credit counseling agency. They will assist in you in looking at options and also on how you can fix your credit.

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