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Old 05-14-2008, 10:18 PM
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Default What's the best way of improving your credit score?

Is it best to pay off a credit card first or a loan? Or would it be better to pay off an overdraft? I need to improve my credit score in order to stand a chance of getting a business loan sorted.
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:44 PM
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best way of improving your credit score...

There are several ways to do this. The first one is request for a copy of your credit report from the three major credit reporting agencies.

Experian
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Equifax Inc.
http://www.equifax.com

Trans Union Corporation
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By doing this, you will be able to know about your credit status and also know whether there are any errors in it. For example, if the credit report contains an unpaid debt that you have previously paid before, send a letter containing a request to fix it and also send a copy of the proof that you already paid the debt in full. Errors like this can and will significantly lower your credit rating or credit score.

The best thing you can do to improve your credit score is to pay your bills on time. By doing this, you will make a positive credit report and therefore, will result in higher credit score.
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Old 05-14-2008, 10:56 PM
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If i were you I would go to the bank and talk to your banker about credit builders.
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first the overdraft of course. between the loan and the credit card, it would be whatever one has the highest interest charge. that way, you aren't adding more and more than you need to. i brought my score up over 100 points in 12 months, but you need to work at it every day. pay at least $5.00 more than minimum due for every payment. it always shows up good, and shows as "paid more than minimum due". then, at the same time, save money by putting it aside. when you get a big amount (say you owe 4,000... big as in 2500) put it ALL on one account. that will boost your score substancially! when you have almost everything paid off, only keep your amounts at 30% or less. (if your card has 10,000 on it, keep it at a balance of 3,000 or less) that keeps your credit going strong, and makes it climb the ladder too. don't take alot of money out with credit cards. try to use cash as much as you can. if you pay for bills with credit cards, pay it, but then immediately send that same amount to the credit card holder. it keeps your credit open without closing when you have no balance as well. don't close unused accounts, that brings your score down (stupid, i know) but make sure once a year you put about $5.00 on it and pay it right off.... like in a store buy something and then walk over to another register and say "i want to pay this much" handing them the receipt.

this has worked GREAT for me. my score is 800's
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Really wonderful piece of information and I appreciate it that you share something humorous and reader can relate to this,
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Thanks mrsray!

Information given by you is very useful to me and the people like me. Thanks mate for sharing source.
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Old 01-29-2011, 10:06 AM
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These prepaid credit cards can help improve your credit rating, you don't need a bank account to get one and you're gauranteed to be successful when applying for one - a very good option for those with bad credit history.
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Great tips, the secured credit card is a great way of rebuilding your credit and here are a few other tips - The UK Debt Helpline | Debt Management Advice
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:58 AM
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Sign up to credit expert its free for a month and then make sure you cancel it, you can do this by calling them but they will give you a detailed report of anything else that maybe affecting your credit history. Also it is pretty stantard knowledge but do not apply for anything else for at least 6 months.
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Are there no other investment avenues you could explore? Have the bank assured you that they will fund your business loan if you clear the debts? Simply setting up a debt management plan and running this along with the business loan, could it not be a solution?
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