Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2018 Identity Fraud Study (its most current) revealed that the number of identity fraud victims increased by eight percent (rising to 16.7 million U.S. consumers) in 2017, a record high since the organization began tracking identity fraud in 2003. A similar study through the Federal Trade Commission found that credit card fraud involving …
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Here at Scorewell, our credit management experts tell our clients to focus on credit reports over credit scores because there are simply so many scores out there. If you’ve ever applied for an auto or home loan, you might’ve noticed that the lender pulls your credit history and score from several sources and the results are …
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Why do I need to hire professional help to repair my credit? Can I repair my credit on my own? Before we answer these questions, let us ask you a couple things. Can I repair my credit on my own? 1. Pulling your credit report from online sources is easy. But do you know how …
More than 80 percent of Americans have fallen victim to credit reporting errors that result in a lower FICO score than they are entitled to. When it comes to big purchases like a home, even a single error on your credit report may result in you paying tens of thousands more in interest fees because …
Your FICO score is used to measure your credit worthiness, and potential lenders consider your score, or rating, to determine if you meet their criteria for a loan and what interest rate will be applied to it. What factors determine your FICO score? Let’s look at the five key areas. Payment history If your credit …
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