Rebuilding Credit After A Financial Challenge

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Rebuilding Credit After A Financial Challenge

• Rebuilding credit after a financial challenge can
  seem like an impossible task, especially if
  youre not sure where to start. Follow this guide
  to the letter, and you will be well on your way
  to making major strides toward bettering your
  credit situation, regardless of what mistakes
  have landed you here in the first place. As
  always, keep in mind that these tips are general
  guidelines and that every persons financial
  story is different this guide only serves as a
  starting point from which you can build your
  personalized plan based on your specific
  circumstances.

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Why re-establishing good credit is important

• The better your credit, generally speaking, the
  easier it is to borrow money at affordable rates.
  Additionally, good credit is one of several
  factors banks and other lenders look at when
  determining whether or not youre likely to repay
  a loan.

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Ways to Rebuild Good Credit After a Financial
Hardship

• Good credit also indicates that you make timely
  payments on your debts and are less likely to
  default on loans. When you re-establish your good
  credit after a financial challenge, it will be
  easier for you to get approved for lines of
  credit in areas like mortgages and auto loans in
  fact, some financial institutions will waive
  application fees if they see evidence that an
  applicant has restored his or her tarnished score
  over time. But first, lets talk about how to
  rebuild from scratch.

If youve recently experienced a financial
hardship or setback, you may be concerned about
how it will affect your credit record. Dont
panic here are some strategies for rebuilding
good credit after a financial challenge. You
might be pleasantly surprised to find that many
of these options arent as hard as they seem and
that even with one of these bumps in your path,
you can get back on track with solid progress.
And dont forget You have five years from when
your last derogatory item first appeared on your
credit report to improve your standing. The clock
doesnt start until that negative information is
listed on your report (even if you were late
paying those bills). Here are some strategies to
help get things back on track none of them are
magical, but all of them require effort and
dedication.
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Tips For Re-establishing Good Credit

• And remember rebuilding credit takes time and
  effortthere are no shortcuts or magic formulas
  for turning bad credit into great.

Establish your credit with an authorized user
card If youre struggling to establish credit on
your own, consider getting added as an authorized
user to someone elses account. The best person
to be added as an authorized user is a family
member who has good credit and would be willing
to add you. If that isnt possible, talk with
your bank about how to open up a secured credit
card (where you put down money in exchange for
building up a line of credit). Once youve
established some good behavior, like making
payments on time, ask for permission to upgrade
from an authorized user card (with little or no
limit) into a regular unsecured account. It might
take time and patience but it is worth it.
Dos and Donts Of Re-establishing Good Credit
What To Do If Youve Experienced A Financial
Hardship If youve been through bankruptcy,
repossession, or foreclosure and want to know how
to re-establish good credit after such a
financial challenge, then you probably want some
dos and donts. Thankfully, they existbut you
have to ask for them. Those in charge of
reviewing your credit are required by law to
answer all relevant questions put forth by
lenders or those seeking additional credit in
good faith.
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What To Do If You Experience A Big Hardship

• Asking about steps towards re-establishing good
  credit is fair game as long as it doesnt
  interfere with their ability to make decisions
  that benefit them financially. Also remember that
  being turned down for an application doesnt mean
  no one will ever lend you money again. It just
  means someone wasnt willing to risk their
  capital on your behalf at that time. Dont
  despair keep asking until someone says yes.

If you or someone you know has experienced an
unexpected financial challenge, such as job loss,
an accident, or illness, one of your top
priorities should be to rebuild your credit. Your
credit record can impact your financial future
and help determine things like whether you can
rent an apartment or get approved for car loans
and mortgages. To rebuild credit after a major
challenge 1) Keep current on any outstanding
debts and make timely payments. 2) Pay all bills
on time (and in full) 3) Apply for loans
sparingly 4) Do not open too many new accounts at
once. As difficult as it may seem at first,
following these tips will help improve your
credit score over time. Additionally, applying
for new lines of credit while rebuilding can hurt
your chances of approval.
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