The New Forms of Credit Scoring and You »

In the past years, various methods of credit scoring were used to calculate individual credit score. It used to be that credit score was mostly determined by the number of credit cards owned, the frequency of credit card charges, and the cardholder’s capability to pay off these charges. Consequently, those who do not own credit cards may be regarded as a poor candidate for credit. As a result, people who cannot qualify for loans may have little choice but to seek out subprime lenders.

8 Ways to Build a Killer Credit Score »

Pin ItIt’s not just when you are applying for a loan or credit card that you need an impressive credit history. Good credit rating is also an advantage if you are a tenant trying to find a new home, if you are looking for employment or when getting an insurance policy. This article focuses on [...]

Credit Reports – What You Should Know About Them »

Pin ItYour credit report plays a big role on how lenders and creditors view you as a client. Your application can get approved or rejected depending on the information contained in your report. In this article, let’s discuss some of the basic things that people should know about personal credit reports. What details can you [...]

The Ideal Number Of Credit Cards »

Pin ItSome people have the mistaken idea that if you own many credit cards, it can add up to your credit rating. But is this really true? Can multiple credit cards really boost your credit score? To fairly answer this question, let’s talk about how your credit history is calculated in figures. There are basically [...]

How To Understand Your Credit Report »

Pin ItThere are three major credit reporting agencies that issue consumer credit reports and these are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Each agency works independently and does its own credit monitoring so the report you get from Experian may be a little different from the report you get from Equifax or TransUnion. To ensure accurate reporting, [...]