A Step in the Right Direction Potential new changes in the credit world can seem to be irrelevant and often times have little to no impact (or so it seems) for the consumers. There are many changes on the horizon that will take effect just one year after President Trump signs a new bill. Congress […]
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Credit Reports. The Soft and Hard Pull Inquiry Finally Explained There Are Two Main Types of Credit Inquiries Chances are when you have applied for a credit card or a loan, you have heard the term “inquiry.” This inquiry is a credit check to take a look at your credit report, but there is a […]
5 Myths On Credit and Divorce Making the decision to end a relationship with a loved one can be one of the toughest calls to make in a person’s life. If you are considering divorce, what is not working is outweighing what is. Whether you are waiting for your spouse to pull the trigger because […]
Credit Scores That Are Merry And Bright Tis the season for gift giving-which means plenty of shopping! This is also the time when the season can cause a huge strain on your credit if you are not careful. Here are some tips to avoid the credit blues once the new year arrives. Avoid […]
The winds come whipping in, the sky turns black and-BOOM-a tornado blew through all of your life plans! Are you feeling as if Oz himself is behind the curtain pulling random numbers from the debris and tossing them out one by one? After the dust has settled you see a score that makes no sense, […]
If you’ve ever applied for a home, auto, personal or small business loan, you probably already know or figured out pretty quickly that your credit score plays a large part in the interest rate you’ll pay or if you can qualify for financing at all. What you may not realize is the fact that your credit score […]
What makes up your FICO score and how is it calculated? A FICO score is a 3 digit code measured by pulling data from all three credit reports, Experian, Transunion, and Equifax, it is then used to determine your credit risk to lenders. The information pulled is put in to a FICO Score Formula, as […]
Are Debt Collectors or Debt Buyers Calling you? – Credit Law Center Do you immediately send an unknown call to voice mail, knowing it is just another abusive debt collector? Debt collectors and debt buyers spend lots of time and money going to seminars and workshops to stay up to date on all the rules and regulations. […]