Sunday, March 1, 2009

Why Should I Want A 700 Credit Rating

By Frank Froggatt

It is kind of peculiar when you think about it, the fact that all of us are recognized and even regarded as just numbers. The same goes when we apply for a loan and if you don't want any problems, you should at least be 700 and above to be deemed as having a good credit score.

Let's look at what a credit score is. It is an indicator which tells a creditor if you will be able to pay off your debt should your loan be authorized. Credit scores for the most part range from between 340 to 800 and if you score isn't at least around the 700 range you can either count on paying a higher rate of interest if it does get authorized or if it is too low being refused altogether.

This is in all probability unfair given that you don't have money already but it is a fact of life.It's either you agree to their terms or you don't get the much necessitated funds.

In the US, many Americans have a good credit score.The cause of these good credit scores is the basics of not over spending and paying their bill on time.

But for those who don't score well, they have to find a way to make ends meet by cutting down on their expenses and paying these debts gradually..A good idea will be to talk to your creditor about the situation so they can come up with a payment plan so this will never appear on their permanent record. If you have been carrying a good credit score up to now that is probably the wisest choice of action to start.

If you are packing a lot of extra charge cards you should get rid of all of them except for one .. Be certain that you get rid of all the newest cards and only keep the the oldest card for this will reflect better on your credit report.

One of the most common mistakes that new credit users make is to open up new lines of credit that they don't truly need.You just have to think smart to see if it is worth the risk.

If you are real close to the 700 mark you should really take a close look at your report to make sure that it is entirely correct. You could very well find an error on your report that is enough to throw your score over that wonderful number 700. If and when you do find a mistake on your report contact the agency immediately and provide them with all of the pertinent documentation proving your point so that they can look into it and get it removed off of your report

To get a copy of your credit score, you can get in touch with one of these credit agencies namely Experian, Equifax or Transunion. The way that the different credit bureaus score you differs between each one but all of the information on the reports should be about the same.A lot can happen to your credit over the course of a year so make sure that you check it for accuracy at least once a year so you can be certain of it's accuracy.

With the much coveted credit score of 700 or higher you most invariably qualify for the lowest interest rates available. You can use that low interest money in any way you choose be it for schooling, a mortgage, or even home improvements. People who attain this number deserve it for it isn't something that comes easily or overnight, so if you wish to attain this you must be prepared to work very hard for it.

Before you even go in to apply for a loan you should be aware of what your credit score is.If you are aware of your credit score when you apply there won't be any surprises after you fill out and submit the forms. - 15437

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