1) The latest figures show that an average American has a credit score of 677. The difference on monthly or yearly payments with a credit score of 677 and 720, for instance, is an average savings of $421 per month or $5,052 per year (i.e. house payments, car payments, credit cards, etc.).
2) I'm often asked whether credit repair really works, and the simple answer to that is, "Yes, definitely." Based on a study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group in June 2004, 79% of the consumer credit reports surveyed contained some kind of error or mistake. On top of all the errors and mistakes, millions of items are known to be removed from credit reports and tens of thousands get deleted every single day (i.e. late payments, collections, bankruptcies, and foreclosures).
3) Although there are many credit repair companies out there...use caution and avoid being scammed. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees any customer the credit repair process.
4) Also, the credit repair organizations must give you a copy of the "Consumer Credit File Rights Under State and Federal Law" before you sign a contract. Unless they give you a written contract that spells out your rights and obligations, assume you are being scammed.
5) Read all documents, and before signing anything, know that a credit repair company cannot:
* Make false claims about their services
* Charge you until they have completed the promised services
* Start their services unless YOUR signature is on a written contract and they have completed a THREE-DAY waiting period
During this time, you can cancel the contract without paying any fees.
Before you sign a contract, be sure it specifies:
* The payment terms for services, including the total cost
* A description of the services down to the itty-bitty details the company will be performing
* The total length of time to achieve the result (Otherwise, they can keep charging you for more than you intended)
* Any guarantees the company offer
* Company name and address
2) I'm often asked whether credit repair really works, and the simple answer to that is, "Yes, definitely." Based on a study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group in June 2004, 79% of the consumer credit reports surveyed contained some kind of error or mistake. On top of all the errors and mistakes, millions of items are known to be removed from credit reports and tens of thousands get deleted every single day (i.e. late payments, collections, bankruptcies, and foreclosures).
3) Although there are many credit repair companies out there...use caution and avoid being scammed. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees any customer the credit repair process.
4) Also, the credit repair organizations must give you a copy of the "Consumer Credit File Rights Under State and Federal Law" before you sign a contract. Unless they give you a written contract that spells out your rights and obligations, assume you are being scammed.
5) Read all documents, and before signing anything, know that a credit repair company cannot:
* Make false claims about their services
* Charge you until they have completed the promised services
* Start their services unless YOUR signature is on a written contract and they have completed a THREE-DAY waiting period
During this time, you can cancel the contract without paying any fees.
Before you sign a contract, be sure it specifies:
* The payment terms for services, including the total cost
* A description of the services down to the itty-bitty details the company will be performing
* The total length of time to achieve the result (Otherwise, they can keep charging you for more than you intended)
* Any guarantees the company offer
* Company name and address
About the Author:
About The Author: David Wada, who has been improving credit in Northern California for thirty years, has written a very practical guide to clarify Credit Repair Companies. For a limited period, you can access a free copy by going to his Credit Repair Companies
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