MYTH: A Higher Income will Increase Credit Scores So many people say “do you know how much money I make?” when they get decline letters in the mail or don’t get the best interest rates or highest credit limits. The assumption is that an impressive salary leads to a great credit report and score. You [...]
Trinity Credit Services is one of the few credit repair companies that operate legally under the guidelines of the FTC. As an educational tool, we have put together a list of common credit repair scam techniques in an effort to prevent consumers falling victim to credit repair scams. Be very cautious of: 1. Companies that [...]
by Jeremy M. Simon Sunday, November 29, 2009 provided by CreditCards.com Disclosed for the 1st time, ‘damage points’ taken off for late payments Borrowers already knew that late payments hurt their credit scores, but for the first time, they now know the extent of that damage. Did you max out your credit card? Expect a [...]
Your credit score is a “snapshot” of your risk at a particular point in time. It changes as new information is added to your bank and credit bureau files. Scores change gradually as you change the way you handle credit. For example, past credit problems impact your score less as time passes. Lenders request a [...]
There is a lot of information out there about credit. Not all of it is true, here are some common credit myths: 1. When I pay off a past-due account, such as a charge-off or a collection account, it will show “paid” and will no longer negatively affect my credit report. (Unfortunately, paying off a [...]
Your credit affects more than you think. Here are just a few aspects of your financial life that are affected by your credit: Employment Opportunities: Employers in today’s market investigate your dependability along with your track record of responsibility based off of your credit. Employers look to see how you manage your personal finances and [...]