Consumer Credit Counseling Article
Your Credit Score
If you have not heard of fair Isaac Corporation, you will soon because it is the most widely used software calculator. They use a new, unique mathematical formula developed by the corporation and report to the three major credit agencies.
Your credit score will determine the type of financing you will obtain or not obtain. You may obtain financing but at a higher rate.
The company reserves the right to disclose how the information is formulated and will reveal this information at a later date. However, they have stated it is based on a formula which takes into consideration the longevity and payment history. Everyone is evaluated on a case by case basis.
If you are interested in learning more about FICO, you may want to contact them directly and request more information. There are some companies that will look at the ‘whole person’ rather than numbers and scores.
There are ways that you can work on improving your score. You may want to look at these closely as there are ways that you can improve your score.
The first step is to get a copy of your report and study it! If there are any errors, work on getting them correctly. Contact the agency directly and let them know. If they do not respond or fix it, send them a letter.
Of course, you need to pay your bills on time. If you are not able to, call your creditor and let them know why. Most creditors are willing to work with you if you let them know what is going on.
You may want to purchase a short term loan and pay it back immediately. This will help improve your credit score.
Keep your balance below the limit. If you have a limit of $10,000.00 try to keep your balance low at all times, around $2,000.00 this will show that you are responsible with money, and are able to manage your money.
Shop around for lower interest cards. You can always transfer your balance to another card with a lower interest rate. This will help you because you will pay a lower interest rate.
Creditors like to examine and consider your overall credit value which is dependent upon whether you pay your bills responsibly, how long you have lived at your address, and what your overall credit history is and has been.
It is best to use your credit card for an emergency. This is the best way to think of credit cards and then in turn, pay it off as soon as possible.
Keep in mind that it is in your best interest to work on improving your credit score, so that you will pay lower interest rates and can obtain credit when you need it.
