Yup, there are some myths. Some may shock or even anger you, but it is a message that must be told. For example, you probably think you can't do it yourself and you NEED a professional agency to do it for you. That couldn't be further from the truth. I did it and so can you! Let's dive into some of the most common myths people have about credit repair.
Yup, there are some myths. Some may shock or even anger you, but it is a message that must be told. For example, you probably think you can't do it yourself and you NEED a professional agency to do it for you. That couldn't be further from the truth. I did it and so can you! Let's dive into some of the most common myths people have about credit repair.
Myth 1: I need help...I can't do it myself
We need help once in a while and why not, but credit repair and debt consolidation is not one of those areas, it is an area where you can do it by yourself. Back in the days when I saw my credit report for first time I saw some "bad marks" on it (you know some late payments and stuff) I start freaking out and I remember thinking "there is no way I can do this by myself I will need some professional help" nevertheless I did it myself, how? easy I got educated that is the key. And now you are going to get the best education possible on this subject, about how to consolidate your debt, repair your credit, maintain your credit score etc... While I was studying my credit report I realized some big mistakes by either the creditor, the credit bureau and even both!!. This were not mine at all. I found several mistakes in multiple accounts and by doing some research it turns out that anywhere from 75% to 90% of the credit reports contain errors.
Myth 2: You can not fix your bad credit.
Not at all, having a bad credit rating does not mean you can't fix it, it may take you some time to do it, but you can definitely do it. There are several avenues to repair your credit, build positive lines of credit and returning to the good credit path. One of my most embarrassing stories occured when I was applying for a Banana Republic card and I was denied in the middle of a very important Holiday. Improving your credit is just a matter of getting the right education on the right topics and with my videos you will get all the education you need.
Myth 3: One credit Score is all you have.
You have 3 credit scores, not just one. Each one of these credit scores is from the major credit reporting agencies. All 3 will show different scores, that is why when applying for credit one company may use one report while another company may use a different one. It is always a good idea to get the reports from the 3 different bureaus because they can have serious diferences.
Myth 4: Your score will decrease if you check it.
There are different types of inquiries: soft inquiries and hard inquiries, the hard inquiries are the ones that will affect your credit score and these are done from the companies you wish to get the credit from, the other inquiries do not affect your credit score and those are the inquiries where you just want the information for promotional purposes.
Myth 5: If you are shopping around for a Loan your score will be lower.
This is one of the most common myths, remember that if you are looking for credit from several vendors (mortgage, car loans, home loans, etc...), all these inquiries will appear in your credit report just once but remember that this just applies if the same kind of inquiry is made within 14 days, the only exception to this rule are credit cards.
Myth 6: Removing the negative items is the only way to improve my score.
This is a partial true, because "erasing" your bad marks is just one piece of the credit repair puzzle, remember that while removing "negative items" will help you in your credit score, just building "positive credit" will take your score further. Remember when you were denied from a credit card company because you did not have credit? the truth is that you did not have positive credit built up with credit card companies.
Free advice about credit cards: "How To Reduce Your Credit Card Interest Rate With One Simple Phone Call"
Here is a little sweet trick: Get your telephone, dial your credit card company number and ask them to drop your interest rate! it's that simple! just tell them that you have in front of you a credit card with a lower interest rate, it may be they are offering you a zero percent rate for the first 6 months and after that period they will charge you 8%, tell them that you are thinking of transferring your entire balance to this new company if they don't decrease your interest rate, chances are that you will get a better interest rate then the one you have right now, be extremely kind with the operator, but if you can't get a deal ask to talk to the supervisor, remember that the key part is to threaten to leave them.
