Monday, March 11, 2019

Overcoming (and recovering from) a low credit rating

Keep in mind that there are no quick fixes to a history of bad credit. What’s important when rebuilding your credit is having the patience to work on it, because it entails hard work and discipline, says business collections agency Brennan & Clark LLC.
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Don’t be fooled by companies that make promises that they can make you start all over and completely do away with past debts. This simply isn’t true. If anything, such businesses are illegal. These fraudulent services often tell people that bad credit history will severely impact new credits, but there are sound (and legal) ways to recover and rebuild your credit file.

You’ve to first acquire a copy of your credit report, which you can easily do online. Assuming that the debt is overwhelming, it’s advisable to seek out a credit counselor who can help you develop a sound debt repayment plan, which begins with scheduled payments. Just remember that while this counseling move doesn’t reflect on your credit report, it is the necessary first step toward attaining full recovery.

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You can, of course, opt to rebuild on your own and treat your credit strategy the way you would approach your budget. But it still is more advisable to go for an official debt repayment plan via debt counseling as this will affect your credit status if creditors report that your account in currently undergoing rehabilitation via a repayment plan.

Assuming you are keen on rebuilding bad credit by yourself, gain credit by looking for local businesses, credit unions, and banks with lower credit standards as these can help establish that you are now paying your bills on time, adds Brennan & Clark. But make sure that these grantors report to top U.S. credit bureaus so that the history is tracked and reported properly.

Brennan & Clark LLC is a business collections firm that has been in operation for over 30 years. The agency is a member of the Commercial Collection Agency of the Commercial Law League. Visit this blog for similar tips and insights on money management.

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