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Credit Reports and Credit Scores
November 24, 2004 What Is a Credit Report? A credit report is a report from a credit bureau containing detailed information bearing on credit-worthiness, including the individual's credit history. A typical credit report includes the following: Personal information. ... more...

What Is a Credit Report?
September 10, 2003 A credit report is a report from a credit bureau containing detailed information bearing on credit-worthiness, including the individual's credit history. A typical credit report shows some personal information including social security number; current and past ... more...

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Credit Report
Credit Report A report documenting the credit history and current status of a borrower's credit standing, detailing a borrowers credit history including payment history on revolving accounts (eg. credit cards) and installment ... more...

Credit Score
Credit Score A single numerical score, based on an individual's credit history, that measures that individual's credit worthiness. Credit scores are as good as the algorithm used to derive them. The most widely used credit score is called ... more...

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Your Consumer Rights
If you have ever fallen behind on your debts you already know that dealing with your creditors can be a hassle. Sometimes it can be downright humiliating. It doesn't have to be that way.With millions of people experiencing financial problems it is absolutely necessary for everyone to know and ... more...

Free Credit Report - Really
2005 marks the year that consumers will be able to get a free credit report each year. The roll out of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act signed into law by President Bush actually began last December 1. If you didn't know about it, don't worry. You haven't missed the boat. Not everyone ... more...

How to Get 'Triple A' Credit in 25 Days
Good credit is everyone's dream. A wise use of credit can go a long way. It certainly makes certain goals in life (like acquiring business loan from bank) easily attainable.But the key question remains: "What does it take to achieve 'Triple A' credit?"First and foremost, it is important it is ... more...

Keep Your Credit History Clean - Remove A Negative Credit Record From Credit Report
The three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Trans Union are similar and feature a "Credit Score", which is created from credit report data submitted to them about you.But very often your credit report includes inaccurate, wrong or incomplete information (credit records).In this situation ... more...

Fixing Your Credit Score Doesn't Have to Cost You
Credit repair advertisements claim to guarantee a quick fix on your credit report. They promise for a fee (not always disclosed at first) to clean up your credit history so that you can qualify for a new home, car, insurance, a job, or premium credit cards. Before you sign up with one of these ... more...

Even With Credit Problems... You Can Get A Loan Within 30 Days, If You're Willing To Work At It
A wise friend once told me that *extraordinary people* are just *ordinary people* who do extraordinary things.It's the same way with loans. People that get loans after being turned down are not extraordinary people, they are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to get their loan.Here's an ... more...

Do You Know What's On Your Credit Report?
Your credit report is all that companies and lenders have to know about you. They do not get to see who you are or know what is happening in your life. All they know is what your credit report has to say about you. If you havent taken the time to figure out what is on your report, do so, and do ... more...

How To Repair Your Credit Report
A credit report is run on a buyer when he or she needs to buy something that will take a long-term loan, such as an automobile or a house. The credit report can come from one of three agencies Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Each of these three agencies uses their own techniques of arriving ... more...

How's Your Credit Report Looking?
Have you received your free annual credit report? If not, the first thing you want to do is get a copy of your credit report from each of the three major reporting agencies.If your address and information can be verified against the report, you can do this on one site at AnnualCreditReport. If not, ... more...

Trying to Land a Job? Poor Credit Scores May Hurt Your Chances
Many employers are now looking at an applicant's credit report for hiring purposes. During an interview process a potential employer may request your written consent to access your credit report. A credit report is essentially your credit history created by CRAs (also known as credit bureaus). ... more...

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