Archive for the 'credit' Category

The Three Largest Factors In Your Interest Rate

There are three major factors that affect how much you pay for a loan. Understanding these factors can save you time, money and frustration.
1. The Federal Reserve Discount Interest Rate.
Banks and other lending institutions borrow money from the Federal Reserve Banks. The discount rate is the interest rate a Federal Reserve Bank charges eligible […]

How Businesss Mess Up Their Credit Policies

In "Become the Squeaky Wheel" a book recently published, Michelle Dunn demonstrates the major areas a business should focus on to ensure a satisfactory customer experience.
One mistake business owners make is not having a credit policy in place when they open their business. This can be easily corrected by implementing one at any time. […]

Repairing Your Credit Score and Clearing Derogatory Marks on Your Credit Report

Raising your credit score can be a fairly simple and straightforward process unless you have derogatory marks that need to be disputed (which will be explained below).
The reasons for bad credit can be as follows, high balances, bankruptcies, late payments, and many others. The most significant thing you can do to raise your score […]

Establishing Credit - What You Need To Know Part 2

In my previous article "Establishing Credit - What You Need To Know Part 1" I discussed the need for a good credit history and what lenders were looking for prior to loaning an individual money or additional funds based on their credit history. This article will go into the necessary steps someone needs to […]

Online Credit Report and Online Credit Reports

Online credit reports are easily accessible to those interested in viewing them. If you have wondered about what kind of credit score you have, you can go on the Internet and look at your online credit report. Most people are concerned that they have good credit and a solid standing with where they are financially. […]