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If collections were paid off and credit cards were paid down will score go up in one month?
Elbert12
Paying down/off credit cards will improve your score as it reduces your utilization of available credit. This can provide a substantial score increase depending on how much utilization you have on your cards, singularly as as a whole. Utilization of available credit should be in the range of preferably 9% or less. Paying off collections will hurt your score initially UNLESS you get in writing from the collection agency that they will accept your payment in exchange for deleting the account from your reports AND they will not sell or transfer the unpaid collection balance to another debt collector. This last part is equally important as this same collection can be recycled over and over with some collectors tacking on erroneous fees and interest. Basically, the only way a collection can improve your credit scores is if it isn't there. If not, the collection will be updated as paid and will remain on your report as a derogatory. Kind of a no win situation, in my opinion unless you do a PFD (pay for delete.) If a collection agency tells you they can't do that; it's a lie.
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If you pay a collections account in full and have no credit cards or other debts how soon can your score go up?
paying off bad credit will take about 60 days to have an effect on your credit score. But, if you don't have any credit cards you will never have a good credit score because no one is giving you credit.
If you have about 10 collections and charge-offs on your credit report would a pay-off of these accounts within six months raise the credit score over an 18-month period?
Yes. Provided you pay your current accounts on time and have no new collections to your report, your credit score will increase.
How do I build up my credit score with credit cards?
You can build up your credit score with credit cards by wisely using your credit every month and paying it off in full every month. By paying off your cards, you slowly build up your credit score.
Do you have a credit score if you do not have any credit cards?
Yes, it is possible to have a credit score even though you don't currently have any credit cards. If you have ever applied for credit of any type then you are likely to have a credit score.
How does a derogatory mark affect credit score in points over a year?
I check my friend's credit score monthly as I manage her finance for her. Addition of 1 derogatory mark (account went to collections and got reported to the TransUnion) resulted in a whopping 27 points drop in credit score. Next month the score went up by 13 points and a month after that by another 10 points. Third month after derogatory mark appearing on the credit report, the the score is 4 points lower than it was prior to getting the mark.
If you pay a collections account in full and have no credit cards or other debts how soon can your score go up?
paying off bad credit will take about 60 days to have an effect on your credit score. But, if you don't have any credit cards you will never have a good credit score because no one is giving you credit.
If you have 3 credit cards in collections and were told not to pay because it won't help your credit score but every month the balance keeps going up isn't this hurting your score even further?
You were given bad advice. You should attempt to work out payments with the creditors.
How bad is my credit due to unpaid credit cards?
You credit score will decrease significantly if you do not pay your minimum credit card payment every month. Unpaid cards will be reported as delinquent and really destroy your score.
If you have about 10 collections and charge-offs on your credit report would a pay-off of these accounts within six months raise the credit score over an 18-month period?
Yes. Provided you pay your current accounts on time and have no new collections to your report, your credit score will increase.
How do I build up my credit score with credit cards?
You can build up your credit score with credit cards by wisely using your credit every month and paying it off in full every month. By paying off your cards, you slowly build up your credit score.
Does a business credit card affect credit score?
All loans and credit cards have an affect on your credit score. Failure to use your credit cards responsibly will reduce your credit score and increase your interest costs.
Do you have a credit score if you do not have any credit cards?
Yes, it is possible to have a credit score even though you don't currently have any credit cards. If you have ever applied for credit of any type then you are likely to have a credit score.
How does a derogatory mark affect credit score in points over a year?
I check my friend's credit score monthly as I manage her finance for her. Addition of 1 derogatory mark (account went to collections and got reported to the TransUnion) resulted in a whopping 27 points drop in credit score. Next month the score went up by 13 points and a month after that by another 10 points. Third month after derogatory mark appearing on the credit report, the the score is 4 points lower than it was prior to getting the mark.
If your FICO score is 581 and you have 2 credit cards both almost maxed but you have no late payments no collections and low credit hits why is your score so low?
Not only is your overall score based upon payment history which is very important, it is also based upon the credit to debt ration, "maxing out" an account has an extremely negative affect on the basic credit rating.
Does low income effect shopping power?
It can, but it depends. If you pay your monthly bills on time, you will probably have a higher credit score. However, if you do not pay bills on time, or you have been sent to collections (people are sent to collections if they do not pay their bills), then this may effect your shopping power in the credit world. That is, if you are pertaining to credit cards and credit scores. Thanks!
Could a prepaid credit card benefit your credit score?
There are many prepaid credit cards that can benefit your credit score. They usually charge you annual fees, but they report to all three major credit bureaus each month, which can help you get back on your feet if you have bad credit. No, they cannot. Your name and personal information aren't linked to that card and there are no bills to pay to prove your credit-worthiness. A secured credit card works similarly to gift cards and will improve your credit score.
When should you close unused credit cards and will this hurt or help your credit score?
Usually closing accounts will hurt your score because if you have debt on other cards, your debt to available credit ratio will rise and it can ding your credit score.
