Improving Your Credit Rating

Yes, it is legal. Dirty, but legal. What happened is the old debt was bought by a collector that buys old debt from companies. Now, the sticking point here is if you make a deal to pay off the debt with the new collection agency your time clock starts over and it will several more years before it will go off your report. They have 7 years to collect. That's why it was off and on your report because the 7 years had passed the first time. These guys who now have your debt can be quite nasty, but there are credit rules they have to follow. They can't call you at work, can't call before 8 AM or after 9 PM. You have consumer protections, so go on a consumer web site for tools to help you.

For customers looking to pay off a balance on a high-interest credit card, a card with a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers would be ideal. This feature allows them to transfer their existing high-interest balance to a new card without incurring interest for a specified period, typically ranging from 6 to 18 months. Additionally, cards with no balance transfer fees can further enhance savings during this payoff period. Finally, low ongoing interest rates can be beneficial for any remaining balance after the promotional period ends.

There are many variations of credit reports, and different companies use different codes throughout their reports. There should be a legend explaining what those letters represent. If not, try contacting the company who produced the report, and ask them what the letters mean.

The average credit score is 687, according to Experian. But if you're looking to get into the Good range, you will need to increase your credit score up to 750 or higher.

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Most lenders require a minimum credit score of at least 640 in order to approve you for a mortgage. There are lenders which will do scores under 640, but they will require a higher down payment and give you a much higher interest rate. I would advise you to bring your score up 16 points to 640 before applying for a mortgage, those 16 points may end up saving you tens thousands of dollars.

sub prime credit score refers to a credit score which is below the national average. According to a 2011 Experian study, the average score in the USA is 687. So, anything under 687 is considered sub prime.

522 is a very low credit score. It is probably very difficult if not impossible to obtain any credit with a score that low. The national average is 687. You will need to improve your credit score if you plan on ever having a house, car, credit cards, etc....

If this is your FICO Score, then NO. FICO scores range from 300-850, the average score in the USA being 687. If your score is 489, it may be time to get proactive and start repairing your credit.

You can make arrangements to set up a payment plan and repay the debt over time. Don't ignore it. It the credit card company takes you to court, they can get a court judgment against you and garnish your wages. (15% of your weekly take home in most states).

Credit cards impact several parts of your credit history.

Pay on-time and you improve your payment history.

Keep your balance low, and you improve your utilization rate.

Keep you card open and active for a long time, you increase your length of history.

A charge-off can hurt your credit score anywhere from 20-120 points.

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Yes. Considering the national average is 687, 623 denotes that you are a high risk candidate. The landlord may do one of 2 things. Either not rent to you at all, since rental homes are at a premium. Or ask that you give them a very high security deposit to offset the higher risk that they are taking on by renting to you. Fix your credit score, get your score up to at least average, then go rent a house.

First and foremost, you need to find out who owns the debt. Call up the bank and tell them that you would like to make payment arrangements. If they still own the debt, you will be transferred to someone who will be able to help you. If the bank sold the debt to a collection agency, they should be able to give you their contact info. Call the collection agency and set up payment arrangements with them.

No. There are actually 49 different FICO scores. Different credit bureaus use different scores for different industries.

It's actually very, very bad. Read the article in the related link.

You can either go to your local library, read a few books and do it yourself. Or you can hire a professional credit repair service to do it for you.

No 640 plus is but you are getting close.

Assuming your asking about Credit Cards, you would probably only qualify for secured credit cards. You would need to put down a deposit equal to the credit limit on the card. If you want an unsecured credit card, one where a deposit is not required, you will have to fix your credit and improve your credit score.

That really depends on your income, utilization rate, and credit score. But if all factors were perfect, every 6 months. Most credit card companies do account reviews every 6 months to see whether they should increase your limit/APR, decease them, keep them the same, etc....

In some cases, it actually does. This really depends on a lot of factors and variables, but I have seen credit scores increase 100+ points after filing a bankruptcy.

If your credit score is low (perhaps through defaulting on previous loan agreements or failing to pay credit cards on time) - it signifies to anyone who searches your credit history - that you are a high risk. People who are high risk debtors are more likely to be refused future credit (or only offered high interest credit) - until they can prove they are more disciplined in managing their debts.