Archive for the ‘Credit’ Category

Credit rating?

Naxalyte asked: I have just checked my rating for the first time online and it says that I am not at the maximum credit rating which is 1500 points. I have had no financial difficulties in the past and have paid off any overdrawn money on time. I have one credit card which I got [...]

What is the best way to quickly improve your credit rating?

shanem1c1 asked: I have bad credit from being irresponsible and want to change this. My debt is not huge maybe only $4000. My wife has excellent credit. We are wanting to build a home within the next 5 years and we will have to use my income to get the loan but I am worried [...]

How does consolidating credit debt effect a credit rating?

MsNomer asked: My credit rating is probably better than the average as I pay all my credit bills on time, but I’d like to consolidate all the debt for a lower interest rate, with an eye on paying it all off faster. Would it be better to pay off the balances individually than to consolidate? [...]

How will not paying my company credit card affect my credit rating?

STEPHANE P asked: When you get a company credit card, it is based on their credit rating. But when you are late making payments or don’t make payments(for whatever reasons) does this hurt your credit rating or just theirs? Each person is responsible for submitting expense reports, then the company cuts you a check, and [...]

How is my boyfriend supposed to get a credit rating if they won’t give him a credit card?

Spam asked: He is currently with a building society who don’t have credit card accounts and when he goes to the other banks they won’t give him a credit card because he doesn’t have a credit rating or any bills coming out of his wages like a morgage, so hows he meant to build up [...]

Does a bad credit report rating in one country affect the crediting in another country?

MorrisW asked: If someone has let’s say a bad credit history in Canada, could this somehow affect the credit rating in the United States? Is there such a thing as an international credit report?Paula

How does it look on a credit rating to have 3 bank accounts open?

SnowTwqd asked: I have several accounts open for different reasons that I would like to keep but I am trying to improve my credit rating, does that look bad on a credit report. Any other tips to improve credit fast? I don’t have bad credit but I am trying to get the best rate possible [...]

How much credit line can a company with an A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating qualify for?

Dax asked: I have seen a “seasoned company” for sale that has an A1 Dun and Bradstreet rating. How much credit line and what type of terms usually can a company with this credit rating qualify for? The seller states that it could probably qualify for 1mm with an A1 rating.Joel

How does opening a 2nd credit card affect credit rating?

Ryan asked: I currently have a card (since 2006) with excellent history and want to open a second card (I also have an AMEX that is actually a subaccount of my fathers for which he is liable for)….How will this affect my credit rating.Zachary

How do i get a more positve credit rating?

garynandra asked: I have paid collections on my report from several years ago (when I didnt understand the negitive impact.) Even though they are paid they still effect my credit rating. Can I do anything?Larry