The average American has a better understanding of General Motors than he or she does about their credit rating.
Credit is used every day by millions of Americans, yet most do not have the faintest idea how our credit system really works.
Most people only know that they can pull out a plastic credit card and buy something that they don’t have the cash to pay for.
The dictionary defines credit as financial trustworthiness. Time is given for payment for goods SOLD ON TRUST.
The problem with mortgages and other rates:
Individuals with problematic credit histories often suffer unfairly from high mortgage, insurance, and car loan rates. On top of that, they have difficulty getting approved for credit cards. The whole situation can get extremely frustrating. We all know people who are wondering what they can do to rebuild their credit. The first thing and best advice is to tell them to get a credit card designed for people with bad credit. The second thing they need to learn – written in bold: READ THE FINE PRINT. Always! No exception! So often we simply click the “Accept” or “Ok” button for terms and conditions that we haven’t even read.
The problem with credit cards:
There are only a limited number of credit cards for individuals with bad credit. At first glance, many look the same. They all help build and rebuild your credit by reporting to the major credit bureaus on a monthly basis. They all provide you with the Visa or Mastercard you need to make many purchases. And they are all necessary evils that can save you thousands of dollars in mortgage and car loan rates in the future. However, you must read the fine print before applying for one of these credit cards, as they often charge high yearly fees, set-up fees, and even monthly fees.
Why you need to learn how to repair your credit:
Clearly, there are substantial difference between all credit cards but remember, all positive changes to your credit history and credit score will translate into lower loan rates, lower credit card interest rates, lower insurance rates, and ultimately, thousands of dollars in savings. The path to rebuilding credit has its costs, but in the long term, rebuilding your credit with a less popular credit card is the fastest and most cost-efficient way to correct the often unfortunate circumstances that have damaged your credit in the first place.
This FREE eBook will help you to better understand how the whole “credit score system” works and it will give you valuable advice on How To Repair Your Credit.
If you want to build your credit from the scratch this video can help you.