The Online Credit Score » Find http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com Get Your Free Online Credit Score And Report Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:50:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Find out my credit score? http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/find-out-my-credit-score/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/find-out-my-credit-score/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 05:13:21 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/find-out-my-credit-score/ Question by iliketurtlescauseimazombie: Find out my credit score? I know I can get a free credit report as required by law at annualcreditreport.com, the only problem with this is that it does NOT include your credit “score” Is there any way for me to find this out without paying money? Best answer:

Answer by WRG
Nope. That score is the property of the agency that creates it and they charge for it.

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/find-out-my-credit-score/feed/ 3 Credit Scores Count – Find Out How to Evaluate and Raise Yours http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/credit-scores-count-find-out-how-to-evaluate-and-raise-yours/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/credit-scores-count-find-out-how-to-evaluate-and-raise-yours/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 02:10:32 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/credit-scores-count-find-out-how-to-evaluate-and-raise-yours/ Why do some people get offers for pre-approved credit cards and others don’t? What do car dealers know about your financial health that you don’t know? The answer is your credit score.

Your credit score is a number generated by a mathematical formula to estimate how likely you are to pay your bills. Based on the information in your credit reports from the three credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, your credit score has been a factor in your ability to qualify for loans and good interest rates for more than twenty years. Lenders compare your credit report with millions of others to determine your score.

While there are a variety of credit scoring methods available to lenders, the most widely used is the FICO score. Based on a scoring system developed by Fair, Isaac & Co., FICO scores range from approximately 300 to 800 points and are provided to lenders by the three credit bureaus. You also have access to your FICO scores but will be charged a fee by each credit agency providing your report.

According to Fair Isaac, the credit scores of the American public are divided as follows:

• 499 and below 1 percent
• 500-549 5 percent
• 550-599 7 percent
• 600-649 11 percent
• 650-699 16 percent
• 700-749 20 percent
• 749-799 29 percent
• 800 and above 11 percent

A score of 720 or higher will probably get you the best interest rates on a home mortgage. Your credit card company looks at your credit score to decide whether or not to raise your credit limit or charge you a higher interest rate. The higher your credit score, the better you look to lenders and the lower your interest rates.

Several factors affect your credit score including your payment history, the length of your credit history, any outstanding debt, how long and how often you’ve had derogatory credit information, such as bankruptcies, charge-offs, or collections, and the amount of credit you are using compared to the amount of credit available to you.

So how do you raise your credit score? Well, the first thing to do is to order a copy of your credit report with the score included from each of the three credit bureaus. Review your reports and note any discrepancies. Correcting blatant errors is the first step to repairing your credit, and changes can take up to three months to be recorded.

Next, remember to pay your bills on time. It may seem like a small thing at the time you’re writing that monthly check, but an accumulation of timely payments says a lot to a potential lender looking for a reliable client. Prompt payments in the last few months can actually make a big difference in your credit score.

While collections, bankruptcies, and late payments have the greatest negative effect on your credit score, your debt is a factor as well. Keeping your account balances between 25% and 50% of your available credit signals a responsible borrower. For example, if you have a credit card with a 00 limit, keep your debt below 00. For this reason, consolidating your credit card debt can actually lower your credit score, as it raises the ratio of your debt to your available credit. The best solution is to simply pay off your existing cards as quickly as possible.

Excessive inquiries over a short period of time also damage your score. When lenders, banks, or credit card companies check your credit report, the inquiries are recorded. Several of these “hard inquiries” in the same time period may signal to other lenders that you are opening multiple accounts due to financial difficulty.

If you discover that you have accounts on your report that you didn’t open, or your public records such as tax liens or judgments that are not yours, you may be a victim of identity fraud. It is up to you to deal with the damage that can happen to your credit score because of this criminal activity. Being aware is your first step, but when the items end up on your report, you have no alternative but to clean it up.

Overall, give yourself time to build a good credit score and even more time to correct serious problems. The length of your credit history is another determining factor in a good score. Lenders want to know that you are able to maintain prompt payments and good standing for a period of time. So check your reports yearly, do your due diligence, and your score can improve.

Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant and freelance writer and can be reached at creativecommunications@cox.net

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/credit-scores-count-find-out-how-to-evaluate-and-raise-yours/feed/ 0 How do I find out my credit score and monitor it?? http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/how-do-i-find-out-my-credit-score-and-monitor-it/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/how-do-i-find-out-my-credit-score-and-monitor-it/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:10:46 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/how-do-i-find-out-my-credit-score-and-monitor-it/ Question by rach: How do I find out my credit score and monitor it?? I have gone to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax but they only gave me my credit REPORT and NONE gave me my credit SCORE. I want to know my credit SCORE and monitor it. I’ve seen other questions on here asking “How do I find out my credit score?” and people say go to annualcreditreport.com well that didn’t work for me. So unless you know from personal experience that a website will give me my credit SCORE please don’t answer. AND DON’T ANSWER SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT TRANSUNION, EXPERIAN, OR EQUIFAX! Thanks =] Rusty… go to that website… look in the top right corner… enough said. And after reading what the FTC had to say about them, I wouldn’t go there anyway. Best answer:

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freecreditreport.com

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-score/how-do-i-find-out-my-credit-score-and-monitor-it/feed/ 2 where can i find a copy of my credit report without having to pay a membership fee? http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-can-i-find-a-copy-of-my-credit-report-without-having-to-pay-a-membership-fee/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-can-i-find-a-copy-of-my-credit-report-without-having-to-pay-a-membership-fee/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:11:39 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-can-i-find-a-copy-of-my-credit-report-without-having-to-pay-a-membership-fee/ Question by livewire732000: where can i find a copy of my credit report without having to pay a membership fee? why is it they say “get your free copy of your credit report” but you get there and they want money for becoming a member i dont want to be a member i just want to know my credit score Best answer:

Answer by Rod Rod Go
There is a website where you can go and you are supposed to get one report free per year. www.annualcreditreport.com I think it is.

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-can-i-find-a-copy-of-my-credit-report-without-having-to-pay-a-membership-fee/feed/ 10 Building a Credit Score: College Students May Find It More Challenging This Year http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/building-a-credit-score-college-students-may-find-it-more-challenging-this-year/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/building-a-credit-score-college-students-may-find-it-more-challenging-this-year/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:12:15 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/building-a-credit-score-college-students-may-find-it-more-challenging-this-year/ Credit Monitoring Services

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Although the Credit Card Act of 2009 put measures in place intended to protect individuals under the age of 21 as it pertains to them obtaining their own credit cards, NationalCreditReport.com, a leader in credit report, credit score and credit monitoring services, reminds them that a key element to responsibly managing credit and building a good credit score for college students is to have a good understanding of their credit report and score.

The reforms, which went into effect in February 2010, now require anyone under the age of 21 to prove that they have income in which to pay their credit card debts or have adult co-signers on their accounts.

“This legislation was enacted to help prevent credit card debt and the effects of a bad credit score on college students,” said Samuel S. Ambrose, Vice President of Marketing and Operations of NationalCreditReport.com. “However, the students who weren’t able to access credit cards will not have the credit score that they will need upon graduation.”

Ambrose explains that it’s important for students to have understanding of their credit report and score and how they’re derived: A credit report shows information that the 3 major credit bureaus (Experian™, Equifax™, and TransUnion™) collect about an individual’s credit card accounts, money borrowed, credit applications and debt repayment history. Lenders check a credit report when determining whether to issue someone a line of credit or a loan. This information from the 3 major credit bureaus can also be viewed by potential landlords, insurers and employers.

Parents who are being asked by their student to co-sign should be cautious and know that if their student pays their bill late, it will also affect their credit score. Parents can play a role in educating their student about their finances, paying bills on time and possibly sharing their own finances with them to help them understand their credit report and score.

In addition, the reform now limits how credit card companies can market to students. “Gone are the days of free food and t-shirts in exchange for signing up for a credit card on campus,” said Ambrose.

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Since 2004, NationalCreditReport.com has specialized in providing credit information and credit monitoring services to consumers to help them understand their credit report and score. NationalCreditReport.com encourages consumers to check their credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus on a regular basis.

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/building-a-credit-score-college-students-may-find-it-more-challenging-this-year/feed/ 0 National Survey Reveals That Individuals With High-Cost Debt Are Likely to Find Saving Relatively Difficult http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/national-survey-reveals-that-individuals-with-high-cost-debt-are-likely-to-find-saving-relatively-difficult/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/national-survey-reveals-that-individuals-with-high-cost-debt-are-likely-to-find-saving-relatively-difficult/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:11:45 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/national-survey-reveals-that-individuals-with-high-cost-debt-are-likely-to-find-saving-relatively-difficult/ National Survey Reveals That Individuals With High-Cost Debt Are Likely to Find Saving Relatively Difficult In a recent national survey, America Saves and Experian® found that individuals with credit card, payday loan, and other high-cost consumer debt are more likely to have difficulty saving.  The results show that these consumers are more likely to use credit to pay an unexpected expenditure, than those without this debt.  The survey also revealed a surprisingly high percentage of Americans with … Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

 Banking and your credit score It’s a common misconception that every piece of financial information is logged into a consumer’s credit report. However, the truth is that deposit accounts at banks, credit unions and stock brokerages are largely excluded from credit reporting, credit reports and credit scores. Read more on Bankrate.com

 Beware of callers seeking information about your credit card The Better Business Bureau warns of a credit card scam in which scammers already have your credit card information, but need the card’s security code (the three-digit number located on the back of your credit card).Someone calls you claiming to be from your credit card company’s security and fraud department. The caller already has your credit card number by some form of identity theft, may … Read more on The Western Star

]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/national-survey-reveals-that-individuals-with-high-cost-debt-are-likely-to-find-saving-relatively-difficult/feed/ 0 Where To Find Advice On How To Get A Credit Report? http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-to-find-advice-on-how-to-get-a-credit-report/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-to-find-advice-on-how-to-get-a-credit-report/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:11:47 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-to-find-advice-on-how-to-get-a-credit-report/ Credit reporting services are very popular today.

This is because of their use in the credit field. Whenever you need a lender to grant you loan the first thing he looks at it is your credit details. This is why you need to obtain a credit report to ensure that it gives the right information. If they are errors you can rectify them so that they do not alter your credit history.

Hector Milla Editor of the “Best Credit Reporting Services” website — http://www.CreditReportsAndScores.biz — pointed out;

“… Your bank can give you advices on where to get a credit report. This is because they have used some of these agencies to request your credit report. They also will be in a position to tell you the genuine websites that you can get your credit details. The bank is one of the best place you can get advice on the credit report. It may also have its own services that offer advice on the credit reports. In case they fail to give you a loan due to the poor credit report they are obligated to give you information on who gave the credit report and you can acquire the credit report from the agency …”

They are debt counselors who will guide you on how to get a credit report. They will provide you with the required information on where you can get your credit details. If you intend to get your credit report online, try to find out if the site is genuine. This can be found by inquiring online, in sites that detect whether a web site is a scam or not.

“… Some magazines and books that concerns financial matters may guide you on where to get this report. It therefore it is necessary to read them since, they are very resourceful. In most cases these magazines are written by experts who have the knowledge on where you can get the credit report. You can also read articles online and ask questions. This way you will be more informed on where to get the credit report. It is important that you get a genuine source of your credit report to avoid cases of identity theft …” H.Milla added.

Further information about how to get a detailed credit report including scores and as often as you want by visiting; http://www.BestCreditReportServices.com

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/where-to-find-advice-on-how-to-get-a-credit-report/feed/ 0 Find the Best Credit Report Agency http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/find-the-best-credit-report-agency/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/find-the-best-credit-report-agency/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:10:40 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/find-the-best-credit-report-agency/ A credit report is the most advanced and professional statement of accounts which are possessed by an individual to help them manage effective strategies in ensuring that they can make the most of their finances without having to fall into depth of financial interest. The best way in which an individual would be able to make the most of their finances would be by steadily maintaining a well balanced statement of accounts by submitting all the relevant information to a credit processing company so as to obtain their ideal credit score.

Today, thanks to globalization, there have been a number of credit reporting agencies that have been set up with the intention of providing individuals with the best value of credit scores. The main aspect of any credit reporting agency would be to ensure that all the documents and credentials supplied by the applicant are in proper accordance with government laws and regulations. After this, they calculate the income versus the expenditures of the individual so that they can figure out how well they can meet their financial responsibilities. The best feature about a credit reporting agency is that they are set up to manage the finances of an individual in an credible way, and they do this in a professional and well endowed way.

The best of these credit reporting agencies can be found online where they can provide effective and professional services to those that are interested in getting the best of results. Any credit reporting agency would tell you that they best way in which they can make the most their needs would be to ensure a way in which they can verify the legitimacy of the credit reporting agency so that they can offer their clients with the best of results that cannot be found elsewhere. For individuals to be able to get the best of their credit scores verified, it would be essential that they seek the aid of a credit reporting agency which will be able to manage their finances in a professional and effective manner.

While many people would be burdened with the actuality of having to manage their finances themselves, they should realize that a credit reporting agency would be their best bet. A well accredited credit reporting agency would be able to ensure that they can make the most of their financial obligations by providing for their clients with the best of intricate reports which would ensure a way to find that they can get their ideal credit scores. Most of the credit reporting agencies online are focused on helping their clients out with free credit reports. However, it is essential that people seek the aid of only reputable and well known financing agencies to assist them. This can be easily found out by scouting the market effectively or reading a few reviews about the credit reporting agency. Once this has been finalized, users will be able to opt for their preferred credit reporting agency.

There are many online services claiming to offer the best credit report for your money, however, I have found that only one consistently provides the most accurate information at an affordable price.

CreditScoreDirect.com is by far one of the best credit report companies on the web. Find out what your credit report looks like today.

With over 10 years experience in the online space, Alon Cohen is a dedicated consumer advocate and focuses his time researching different industries in order to find the best online products and services.


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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/find-the-best-credit-report-agency/feed/ 0 How can I get a credit report, the kind that jobs use to find out if you are “cash register” honest? http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/how-can-i-get-a-credit-report-the-kind-that-jobs-use-to-find-out-if-you-are-cash-register-honest/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/how-can-i-get-a-credit-report-the-kind-that-jobs-use-to-find-out-if-you-are-cash-register-honest/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:13:16 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/how-can-i-get-a-credit-report-the-kind-that-jobs-use-to-find-out-if-you-are-cash-register-honest/ Question by CK SJ: How can I get a credit report, the kind that jobs use to find out if you are “cash register” honest? I have gotten turned downed for some jobs, I think because of my credit report. Some time ago my i.d was stolen then used to write bad checks. When the guy got caught it was discovered that his i.d was fraudulent, MINE. Any way this incident was flagged when I tried to renew my driver’s lic. but I have not had any problems until recently while looking for work. In most cases jobs will tell you if another candidate has been chosen. Lately, I have not gotten returned calls or even a response when I have contacted employers whom I have interviewed with. I mean really, “The Cold Shoulder”. Could they think I am a thief based on some error in my “credit report”/ background check? How can I find out what they find out? How can I get it straightened out? NOT FINANCIAL CREDIT REPORT. Best answer:

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]]> http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/how-can-i-get-a-credit-report-the-kind-that-jobs-use-to-find-out-if-you-are-cash-register-honest/feed/ 5 Dispute Items on Credit Reports – Find Out How to Dispute Bad Credit Items and Have Them Removed http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/dispute-items-on-credit-reports-find-out-how-to-dispute-bad-credit-items-and-have-them-removed/ http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/dispute-items-on-credit-reports-find-out-how-to-dispute-bad-credit-items-and-have-them-removed/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:12:46 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinecreditscore.com/credit-report/dispute-items-on-credit-reports-find-out-how-to-dispute-bad-credit-items-and-have-them-removed/ The importance of credit reports cannot be neglected ever as it is the most important thing for financial future. Whenever any consumer applies for any new loan, he has to present his report which describes his previous history of loaning. A report contains all the information regarding your repayment behavior like all late payments, mishandlings, bankruptcies, charge offs etc.

If you are planning to apply for a new loan and preparing documentations, it is better for you to first check your credit report for any bad credit items. Sometimes we pay on time but it reflects on report as late payments or any other entries which are not done by us intentionally but reflecting on report are known as bad credit items. These are enough to damage our credit score. Once the credit score decreased due to bad credit items, you may not be able take any loan in the future.

Disputed credit items are not favorable so these must be removed as soon as possible. But how will you know about these credit items? When you apply for a new loan, the management of that financial institution calls for your credit report themselves as they have online systems. When they will find credit items, it will be difficult for you to manage at that time and your loan may be declined. It is better to check your report before applying for a new loan so that you can remove the disputed items.

To remove disputed items for your credit report first you get your report by applying with all three reporting bureaus working in this aspect. When you receive your report; you mark all those bad credit items which you think are disputed and should not be reflected on your report. After marking all items, you get the payment receipts or proofs of those payments which are marked as disputed items. Once you get all the proofs, get them copied and write a dispute letter to reporting bureau for removal of those credit items from your credit report. A normal time of reply is above 30 days and hopefully items will be removed if you have attached valid proofs.

Many find themselves wanting credit report repair for a credit score of 700+, but don’t know what is necessary to achieve this goal. Disputing negative items on your credit report can be the first step to boosting your score. Negative items on a credit report must be validated, and those that aren’t must be removed. The end result is a credit report repair for the consumer. For more information on legal and efficient ways to repair credit, visit the following link:

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William Roberts is an advocate for consumer rights and a member of organizations helping citizens rebuild their financial state.


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