Your Credit Questions Answered
Answers for all your Credit Questions
What is a credit score, and how is it calculated?
What is a credit report, and how do I obtain a copy of mine.
What are the factors that affect my credit score?What is a credit utilization ratio, and how does it affect my credit score?
What are the consequences of having bad credit?
How long does negative information stay on my credit report?
How can I dispute errors on my credit report?What is a credit limit, and how is it determined?
What is a credit card, and how does it work?
What is the difference between a secured credit card and an unsecured credit card?
What is an APR, and how does it affect my credit card balance?What is a balance transfer, and how does it work?
How can I avoid credit card fees and interest charges?
What is a credit freeze, and how can it protect my credit?
How can I protect myself from identity theft and fraud related to my credit?
What is a credit monitoring service, and do I need one?How long does it take to build good credit?
What are the benefits of having good credit?How can I establish a credit history if I am a new immigrant or non-citizen?
What is a credit score range, and what score is considered good?
How often should I check my credit report?What is a credit card statement, and what should I look for when reviewing it?
What is a co-signer, and how does it work?
What if I'm not planning to apply for a loan? Does my credit still matter?