Credit rreport and score
Credit rreport and score
Your credit report and score are two things you must never take for granted. These are important tools for a successful loan application. Many people are still not familiar with the terms though. Let me explain them to you in layman’s terms. Every payment or non-payment you make with your loans are recorded in your credit report, whether these things are happening at present or in the distant past. This record is then summarized into a three-figure value called your credit score. The Experian, the Equifax, and the Trans Union are the three major bureaus responsible for the computation of your credit score. They divide your financial information into categories and assign a value to each. 35 percent is assigned to your payment history. Another 30 percent makes up for your outstanding debt. The length of time you have been shouldering your debts covers 15 percent of your total credit score. While 10 percent goes to the loans you currently owe. And finally, the one category that many people are unaware of is the number of inquiries you make that constitutes 10 percent of your credit score. The inquiries you make actually affect you credit report and score. This means that for every time you get a loan rejected, the more injury you cause to your credit report and score; which leads me to one important point. Never be in hurry to get into an application. Do the necessary preparations first. One thing you need to do is to get a copy of your credit report and score so you get a picture of how it is faring and where it needs improvements. If you find your credit report and score in a bad shape, give yourself time to do the necessary improvements first. Your credit report and score are very dynamic and change with every action you make. You can get a copy of your credit report and score by going directly to either one of the three major bureaus who are responsible for the computation of your credit score-thee Equifax, the Experian, and the Trans Union. They will charge you with fees though. If you wish to obtain a free credit report and score copy, log on the Internet and you will find several sites willing to offer just that. In a nutshell, how you dealt with your finances before and how you are dealing with them now reflects in your credit report and score which will determine whether you get the loan you are applying for or not. Consequently, it also determines whether you get that new car, that new house, or the holiday vacation you have long been planning for.