What goes into determining your credit score and what causes it to go up and down?

May 29th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   5 Comments
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vaplaya121487 asked:


Being fairly new to credit I know most of the basics. When I comes to credit score though I keep hearing different stories. What really goes into finding your credit score and does it go down ask to know what it is?

What impact does closing credit cards have on your credit score?

May 22nd, 2009 | Posted in credit score   5 Comments
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hydra1970 asked:


What impact does closing credit cards have on your credit score?
I have a number of credits that I am not using. What impact if any would closing some of these accounts have on my credit score?

What does a person credit score have to do with rates on car insurance rates?

May 21st, 2009 | Posted in credit score   3 Comments
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bradly x asked:


It should be against the law since everyone must carry car insurance. Also, what does my low credit score got to with my great driving record? Sounds like another reason to raise rates because most credit scores are low across the board. If someone pays their insurance company on time and has a good driving record should be their only concerns. Doesn’t that make sense to raise car insurance rates to persons that had a hard time paying a bill, bit made all their car insurance payments on time.

What are the cheapest reliable credit score companies where I Can get that efficient credit score that I need?

May 15th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   5 Comments
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kammorr asked:


What are the cheapest reliable credit score companies where I Can get that efficient credit score that I need? I need to know what my credit score is so I can start looking for an apartment. And I know it must be bad, but I just want to make sure that it isn’t tooooo horrible.

Thanks.

What kind of credit score do you need to get a charge card for a dept. store in the mall?

May 9th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   3 Comments
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Kristi A asked:


I’ve applied in the past like a few years back for various dept. stores and was denied. Ive since quit applying for them and my credit score has risen as well. My credit score is better now in the mid 6’s. What are my chances of getting a credit card with anyone. Ive never had a credit card before can i get one now with my credit score?Who, why, what , when and where?

What is the lowest credit score do you have to have to lease a car?

May 6th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   1 Comment
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nurseisfabulous asked:


I’m in the market to buy another car. Currently driving a 2001 Lexus RX300 and the new has worn off. Was wondering if it was possible to lease a car with a less than perfect FICO score of 652. The only reason why I was considering is because I want to buy at least a 2003-4 BMW X5 but I prefer a brand new one but I don’t have the cash or dare need a car payment that high for a 45k vehicle! I’ve heard leases are generally only approved for people with great credit but I have heard of people with less than perfect credit leasing cars but I was wondering approx. with what score?

What is the credit score threshold for a credit card?

May 3rd, 2009 | Posted in credit score   2 Comments
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Master Shake asked:


My credit is around 570. I would like to increase it, but I was wondering what the cut off between “bad” & “not so bad, sorta fair” credit was, as I am planning on applying for a card to increase my score RESPONSIBLY. After paying off all of my debt ( which made me feel GREAT!!!), I need to rebuild my credit.

Suggestions?

How can your credit score keep you from getting a job?

April 28th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   6 Comments
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Martini asked:


I heard on some commercial that a bad credit score can keep you from getting a loan, a car, and a job? How is this possible? Why wouldn’t someone hire you because of your credit score?

What should my credit score be in order to get a good APR on a new vehicle?

April 25th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   4 Comments
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sem3578 asked:


I am looking to buy a small SUV sometime in the fall/winter but know that I need to improve my credit score in order to get a better APR than I have now. What credit score are most vehicle lenders looking for?

What credit score must I have to qualify for a prime home loan?

April 17th, 2009 | Posted in credit score   4 Comments
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lremmell64 asked:


Right now I qualify for a sub-prime loan but want to get a better interest rate, so that means I need to improve my credit score.