7 Reasons Why You Need to Fix Your Credit!
Have you been thinking about fixing your credit? Did you know having bad credit can leave you homeless, without a job, and carless? Daily, more businesses use credit to make decisions about you and me, and if we do not start taking our credit seriously, we will be stuck using payday loans, renting, weekly car payments, and living paycheck to paycheck.
Here are 7 reasons why you need to fix your credit!
- Stop paying astronomical interest rates
When you have a lower credit score you typically pay higher interest rates and finance charges. When you have a good credit score you will be able to apply for competitive interest rate products, and you will save on the amount of interest you pay on accounts monthly.
- High-Security Deposits No More
Cell phone and utility companies all require a deposit when you have bad credit to establish service. These creditors do this to mitigate their risk of you defaulting. If you make your payments on time then the creditor will give back your deposit. What if you did not have to put a deposit down when you open an account? Could those monies be used towards your housing needs??
- No More Collection Calls
When you improve your credit score it includes paying off collection agency debts. The longer you put off improving your credit score means you will have to deal with the daily calls and letters from debt collectors. You can take action to place a cease and desist on phone calls, but that is just kicking the problem down the road!?
- Good Credit Score = Happiness
You have improved your credit score congratulations! Now you are not afraid to check it, but better yet you have the confidence to have someone else check it! That must make you feel great!
- Buy a Home
Are you wanting to achieve the American Dream? If so, having bad credit makes that dream a nightmare! Banks and mortgage lenders will not approve you for a mortgage until you fix your credit. A lender that does approve you with bad credit will charge you a high-interest rate, which will make owning a home very costly.
- Buy a car (Newer for sure!)
Dealerships, auto lenders all use credit to determine if they will lend to you. Without good credit, you will not be able to purchase a better car, and you will be stuck driving your current car that breaks down monthly.
- Land Your Dream Job
When you apply for jobs did you know that employers do check your credit as part of the hiring process? If you are applying for a government, financial, or executive job these positions will potentially require more information about your financial history.? Having bad credit could cost you this job and any future promotions you have been working hard towards.??????
Improving your credit can be an overwhelming process, and you may not know where to start. There are resources available to help you. If you have bad credit and want to buy a home, we are here to help you! Before you can start this journey you need to answer one question: Are you ready to make these changes in your life today?
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