
The credit repair process is not magic. Nor is it the product of closely guarded trade secrets that you must pay dearly to obtain. It is a process of methodically challenging incorrect information that has been reported to one, or all three of the credit bureaus. This incorrect information can ONLY be removed from a credit file by sending a letter challenging it's accuracy. Federal law requires that the credit bureaus have a period of 30 days in which to verify the information. If they fail to to so within that 30 day period - they are required to remove it from your file.
You can reasonably expect positive results to appear in a client's credit file within 45 days of starting the repair process. Incorrect information will be removed, and that may have a positive effect on a credit score. Incorrect information may include the number of credit inquiries, late payment information, and incorrect account information just to name a few.
Here are just a few of the things to expect during the credit repair process;
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Expect to order all three of a client's credit reports and spend some time going through them to find errors. The bureaus will not bring errors to your attention.
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Expect to send letters challenging incorrect information - and then wait for a response. Sometimes that response will be "The information is correct and will remain in your file".
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If that is the case, and you know that the information is incorrect - expect to send additional letters and wait for additional responses.
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Expect the entire process to take anywhere from 3 to 6 months. This is the time required to challenge information and send follow up letters to remove the errors.
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Expect to feel great as incorrect information is removed from the reports and your client's FICO score jumps.
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Expect to get great offers for credit cards, loans, and insurance from companies in our network as your credit score increases. To learn more, see Business-to-Business Solutions
Consider This
Once you have completed the process and your score has been improved, you'll begin to see the immediate benefits of having good credit - such as:
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Lower interest rates on your existing credit cards and therefore lower monthly payments.
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You'll get higher lending limits on the cards you now have - and be offered new cards at favorable rates.
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The ability to quality for an auto loan at favorable rates.
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The ability to refinance out of high mortgage interest rates.
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Finding student loans at low rates.
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Being able to qualify to purchase a new home.
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Or start a business with a loan from the bank just to name a few.