Here at Credit Law Center we run into many clients that may have not established credit or they are in a position to where they are need to recover from bad credit. They need to establish open lines of credit to help improve their scores. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard […]
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When looking at a credit report, many folks will see collections and charge offs. What’s the difference? Simply put, a Charge Off is a term a lender will use when the consumer has not made the contractually agreed payments. The lender has tried repeatedly to contact the consumer for re-payment with no response. So, the […]
By now, many of you may have heard the buzz phrase “Credit Crunch.” This has been reported in the last few weeks on most all media outlets. Just the sound of that phrase is frightening in today’s economic environment. Interest rates are up, the cost of goods and services have risen, and many may see […]
Why choose a Law Firm for Credit Repair? The fact is, there are many Credit Repair Organizations operating in the US right now. There are many good companies out there that have the best interest for their clients at heart. Then again, there are many who don’t. To be perfectly honest, there is no reason […]
Building Buying Power As the Spring months start peeking through, the home buying market is heating up! Have you been picturing the day when you can paint your own walls and mow your own grass? The dream of homeownership comes with great financial responsibility. Many first-time home buyers have questions about their down payment, and […]
What is a credit score? Most people would answer that this is how lenders see if you are able to receive a loan and at what interest rate. And that’s true. But really, it’s an algorithmic number telling a lender how likely a person is to default on a loan within the first 24 months. […]
Most all of us have heard of Debt consolidation. But is Debt Consolidation right for you? What type of debt consolidation should one choose? Is Debt Consolidation effective? What are some of the pitfalls of debt consolidation? Guess what, sometimes “life” happens and we need to utilize our credit cards out of necessity. A perfect […]