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To damage your credit is just too easy, some people don't have any idea of the implications involved in credit and how it works. When you apply for any type of financial product on a large scale then you will most likely be on credit for that product whether it be a mortgage or loan. The problem is that even the smallest things can damage your credit to extreme lengths, from late payments to missed payments and defaults, even arrears. So what do we do if our credit is so bad that getting credit is a very hard job, as well as being far more expensive? lets take a look at some options.

(1) Pay off outstanding debts

Paying off any outstanding debts will automatically aid towards the improvement of your credit, as long as the debt has been paid, even if late, you will find an improvement in your credit, but remember you may have to notify the credit agency involved that the debt has been settled.

(2) Make payment arrangements

Instead of leaving those debts in the closet why not make payment arrangements with the loan sources, even if its a small sum each week it helps keep your payment record on track aswell as preventing further late payment charges and or court action.

(3) Do not apply for any further credit

Applying for further credit will only leave your credit file in more tatters, borrowing lumps of money to pay of other debt will only dig you deeper and deeper into debt. The best thing you can do is avoid applying for further credit, every application you make that fails will leave a footprint on your credit file, this footprint will show other lenders where and why you were refused.

# posted by Medical Information : 4:36 AM