After Bankruptcy: Applying for Credit
Many people who have filed bankruptcy in the past apply for credit the wrong way.They fill out a credit application and hope for the best. Best case, they probably end up paying a lot more in interest and finance charges - hundreds or even thousands of dollars more, depending on what they're ... more...

Beginner's Guide to Credit
I remember back when I was 18 and completely oblivious to the concept of credit. It seems like eons ago! If only I had known then what I know now about credit. Hopefully, this short guide will be able to give you some ideas on how you can build a solid credit rating... even if you have to do it ... more...

Do You Know The Score And What Does FICO Have To Do With It?
Your credit score is also commonly known as your FICO score. So what is your FICO score? FICO (Fair Isaac and Company Inc) is the credit rating that determines whether or not you get to finance that first car, purchase that first home or buy just about anything else you might want using credit. ... more...

How To Check Your Credit Rating and Know Its Affect On You
You may not know it, but every time you take out any kind of loan or credit or pay something back, it gets counted on your credit rating. Who keeps a record on you will vary according to where you live, but the big three credit reference agencies are Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. They will ... more...

Your FICO Score and Applying for a Loan
Have you wondered how loan and mortgage companies decide whether or not to lend you money when you apply for a loan? For nearly all, the decision is based on one version or another of a 'credit score' based on your credit report. The most commonly used credit scoring 'device' is the FICO - software ... more...

How Does a Creditor Determine Whether to Grant You Credit?
Credit 101How does a creditor determine whether to grant you credit? For many years, creditors have been using credit scores and credit scoring systems to determine if youd be a good risk for a loan or credit card. More recently, credit scores have been used to help determine what rates you pay ... more...

Insurance Credit Scoring: An Ethical Issue
The issue at hand is the use of a consumers credit score as an underwriting tool for auto insurance rates. What is a credit score or FICO score? A FICO score is a credit score developed by Fair Isaac & Co. Credit scoring is a method of determining the likelihood that credit users will pay their ... more...

How To Raise Fico Scores
If you know how to raise Fico scores the rewards are best measured by how much comes out of your wallet when it's time to buy a house, a car or any other big ticket item.The benefits of knowing how to raise Fico scores are so you can qualify for more loans and get the best interest rates available. ... more...

Mortgage Loans after Bankruptcy - Ways to Boost Your FICO Score
After a bankruptcy is discharged, many lenders will offer you a home loan. In most cases, these lenders do not require new lines of credit or a high credit rating. Buying a home with good or fair credit has its advantages. These individuals likely obtain better mortgage rates and qualify for a ... more...