Knowing whether you have a bad credit report or not will give you a heads up on what may be in need of repair.
This will probably mean contacting creditors and/or using a bad repair company to get things back on track.
Then you should follow through by: • obtaining your report • check it for errors • Start to fix or get help repairing the bad items on the report If your report turns out to be a bad one then it is time to take action.
Reporting agencies detail the bills you pay and the ones you don't pay along with other information too.
Watch out for mistakes! These are flags you should make a note of and take steps to fix.
This means contacting each creditor to report to them that an item on your report is in need of repair such as the following: • derogatory items • accounts that have been paid • incorrect information There are several routes you can use to change a bad report to a good one.
Get help from a repair agency, contact the billing company yourself, or use the Internet to find a reputable report repair company.
You may find a few free repair companies online or in the phone book.
It helps to read any background on a company before you ask for their help.
Get organized by using the following steps: • Choose the route you will use • Write down information to refer to when calling an agency • Research the background of any company before signing on A bad credit report is not the end of the world.
Patience and persistence usually will make it right.
This type of situation is fixable once you identify that there is a problem, Contact them and set up a plan then follow through.
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