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5 Things In Your Credit Report You’ve Got To Know About
How much do you know about what’s in your credit report? Many people may be …Read More »
Key To Raising Your Credit Score Using Credit History
Believe it or not, credit history has a huge impact on your overall credit score. …Read More »
How Length Of Credit History Affects Your Score
The amount of time you’ve had credit makes a difference in your credit score. In …Read More »
What Really Affects Your FICO Score?
in Credit Scores/by New Opportunity ProviderEver wonder how your credit score is calculated? Although many companies are can gather your credit history and produce your credit score, there one major kind of credit score most lenders refer and that’s your FICO score. FICO scores range anywhere between 300 – which is really poor and 850 – which is really great. […]
Is Someone Using Your Child’s Credit?
in Credit Scores/by New Opportunity ProviderThough they may be too young to have a credit score, parents should be proactive about checking their child’s credit report. Kids can easily become victims of identity theft and if not monitored, the scam against them can go on for years before anyone ever notices it. One red flag to look out for would […]
How to Build Credit When You’re Just Starting Out: Part 3
in Credit Scores/by New Opportunity ProviderBuilding good credit when you’re just starting out doesn’t have to be a worry. All you need is a little patience along with some good strategies and before you know it, your credit history will be strong. So far in parts one and two, we covered the advantages of getting a cosigner, becoming an authorized […]
How to Build Credit When You’re Just Starting Out: Part 2
in Credit Scores/by New Opportunity ProviderIn part one of “How to Build Credit When You’re Just Starting Out”, you could see how getting a cosigner or becoming an authorized user will help you to establish favorable credit history. In part two, you’ll see how techniques such as diversifying debt will help to really improve your credit report. #1 – Diversify […]
How To Build Credit When You’re Just Starting Out: Part 1
in Credit Scores/by New Opportunity ProviderIf you’re new to the world of credit, then you probably know it isn’t easy to establish good credit. Getting lenders to trust you can be a challenge as they want proof that you’re trustworthy. It’s really a catch-22 because how can you prove that you’re trustworthy if you’ve never had a chance to show […]