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Which Credit Score Do Lenders Use to Qualify Me For a Loan?

Tony Banks asked: You have a credit score with the three main bureaus, Equifax, Transunion and Experian. Each bureau has come up with their own version of the credit scoring formula which is unknown to the public.This creates a situation where your three scores are highly unlikely to be the same. The credit score that [...]

Posted March 25th, 2011 in Finance | Comments Off

How Long Will Late Payments Be Recorded on My Equifax, Transunion and Experian Credit Reports?

Tony Banks asked: If you’re asking the question; how long do late payments remain on my credit report? You need not worry it’s not peculiar to you alone. This is often asked by a lot of people who like you are interested in knowing what effect it (late payments on your report) will have on [...]

Posted January 14th, 2011 in Finance | Comments Off

Your Equifax, Transunion and Experian Credit Scores – Why You Need to Raise Them

Tony Banks asked: Ever wondered why there’s so much talk about score increase or repairing your file? Frankly, there are many who have such thoughts running through their heads but don’t know where to begin. The first step is to make sure that you know the factors that are taken into consideration in order to [...]

Posted November 9th, 2010 in Finance | Comments Off

i have a credit account with an annual percentage rate of 29.99% (it’s a dell account)?

gigi726 asked: should i open up a new credit card account with 0% intro rate and transfer the balance from the dell. i’m trying to rebuild my credit and have 3 credit cards already. i always pay on time. my credit score is rising slowly but surely. i also have alot of inquiries on my [...]

Posted April 16th, 2010 in Credit | 6 Comments »

I have paid off my outstanding debts in the past 3 months, when does it show on credit report?

Stephanie P asked: I was past due on 2 credit cards that the companies closed, still owed the paramedics $500, and owed Cingular for canceling a contract! All these were showing up on my credit report in November which landed me a 13.5% interest rate on my car!!!! From November until last week, I have [...]

Posted November 9th, 2009 in Credit | 2 Comments »

I have paid off my outstanding debts in the past 3 months, when does it show on credit report?

Stephanie P asked: I was past due on 2 credit cards that the companies closed, still owed the paramedics $500, and owed Cingular for canceling a contract! All these were showing up on my credit report in November which landed me a 13.5% interest rate on my car!!!! From November until last week, I have [...]

Posted August 24th, 2009 in Personal Finance | 3 Comments »

Free Credit Report And Score – How To Receive A Free Credit Report

Carrie Reeder asked: Each consumer with credit history should obtain a copy of their report annually. The cost of credit reports vary. If obtaining a copy from the credit bureaus, consumers may pay $15 per bureau. However, some online credit agencies advertise low cost credit reports. Rather than paying for a credit report, consider obtaining [...]

Posted July 30th, 2009 in Advice | Comments Off

Request your free credit report and credit score

Anna Josephs asked: Free credit report and credit score history determines what loans you qualify for and what the interest rate you pay. Take control of your credit by checking both your credit report and credit score from three of financial bureaus. Which will be always helpful for you in all your legal works and [...]

Posted July 23rd, 2009 in Credit | Comments Off