If you are looking to improve your credit score quickly, now is the time to get started. Give us a call and we will review your credit and find out exactly where you stand and where you need to get to. In the meantime, here are 5 tips you can utilize right away to give your score a little boost.

5 ways to increase your credit score-and fast

Here are 5 great strategies that you can utilize right away to give your score a little boost.

1. Get Your Report

The three main credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian®, and TransUnion®, are required by law to provide you with a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months. To request your free copy (one from each company) visit AnnualCreditReport.com or call 1-877-322-8228. (Note: free credit reports do not include credit scores.

Scores can either be purchased on-line or pulled by your mortgage professional.) While you’re on-line, be sure to visit www.optoutprescreen.com as well. This will help you “opt out” of all the junk mail you get in the mail, credit experts advise this will give your score a boost immediately.

2. Create Some Balance:

The trick is to get and keep your balances below 30% of your credit limit on each card. Remember, if you pay off any credit cards completely, do not close your accounts without discussing it with your mortgage professional first. Canceling those cards may inadvertently undo all of your hard work.

3. Know your limits:

Make sure that your credit card issuers are reporting the correct limits on your accounts to the three major credit bureaus. Without an available limit, your account will appear to be maxed out at its highest reported balance each month. This could cost you up to 80 points in certain instances.

Also, if you’re in very good standing, ask your creditor for a lower rate or higher credit limit. This will increase the gap in the debt you owe versus the credit you have available. Sometimes hinting about closing an account can suddenly bring out the generous spirit of certain card issuers. Give it a try. The worst they can say is no.

4. Protect Your Interests: 

Your credit is calculated based solely on the information available to your creditors. If you have a HELOC, make sure it’s listed as a mortgage or an installment account on your credit reports and not a revolving debt. If you had a bankruptcy, be sure that all items associated with the bankruptcy are being reported correctly, that is with a zero balance. This action could increase your score by 50-100 points. Because simple mistakes like these can wreak havoc on your credit score, it’s important to monitor your credit every four to six months.

 5. Even the Score: 

If you find information on your credit report that you believe is inaccurate or incomplete, then you have the right to dispute it free of charge. For the fastest results, visit the appropriate credit bureau’s website and file a complaint on-line. If supporting documents are necessary, you have to file your dispute by mail.

If you know of anyone that needs a little help improving their credit scores so they can qualify for a loan or they need help getting pointed in the right direction to repair their credit, feel free to contact me at 858-442-2686 with any questions you have. I look forward to chatting soon.

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