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An Inside View: How and Why RentReporters Works
Vishal’s credit score increased by 45 points, and as a result of his improved credit score, he was able to shop around and be approved for a home mortgage! College student Lindsay went from one of 40 million credit invisibles to having a credit score of 658, and now, she…
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What if You Could…Get the Credit You Deserve
Did you pay off all your credit cards and then close them? Did you once have a good credit score, then paid off your mortgage, and now make your big purchases – like a new car – with cash? Do you not have a personal utility or cable account? …
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Credit Education , Credit Report - 2 mins read
Establishing Credit History: Start by Having Your On-Time Rent Payments Reported
Millions of Americans – maybe even you – are classified as “credit invisible” but that doesn’t mean they are not worthy of receiving credit. The reality is that they have a history of paying their bills on time, and that includes what is probably their largest monthly expense – rent.…
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Credit Education , Landlords - 3 mins read
What if You Could…Start Building Credit History and Change Your Life?
Do you want to rent a better apartment? Do you want to get a better cell phone plan? Do you want to be billed for your utilities rather than prepaying? To be able to make the best choices in your life, it helps to have access to better financial products.…
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Credit Education , Credit Report , Credit Score - 13 mins read
Personal Finance 101: What Is a Cash Advance?
So you need some cash, and you need it quick. Should you take a cash advance from your credit card? The process seems easy enough, but that may be part of the problem. Getting fast cash with a cash advance might seem attractive, but you’ll pay out the nose if you use this…
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The Best Renters Insurance for 2016
What You Need to Know to Find Rental Insurance at an Affordable Price More people are moving to cities and just about every apartment building now requires you to have renters insurance. With the growing popularity of renting, I did the research to determine which companies are the best for…
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Paying Back Your Student Loans
Do You Know Your Grace Period? When the time comes to pay back your student loans, there’s a lot to consider – like your grace period. And the grace period differs, as it’s based on the various loans you may have. So, where to start? First, you need to know…
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College , Credit Education , Credit Score - 10 mins read
When Does it Make Sense to Refinance or Consolidate Your Student Loans?
With interest rates hovering near all-time lows, we see commercials and ads for home refinancing all the time. By choosing a new loan with a lower interest rate and better terms, the experts say, you can lock in a lower monthly mortgage payment, extend or reduce your loan’s term, and pay less in…
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3 Easy Moves That Will Boost Your Credit Score
For better or worse, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life. Lenders use that score to determine if you’re a good credit risk, if they’ll give you a loan, and how much they’ll charge you for all kinds of loans. If you are a…
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Faces of RentReporters: Gloria
Gloria Cordova, House Keeper Why I Joined RentReporters: Before I came to the United States, I understood little about credit. I knew the basics, like you needed to have a good credit score if you wanted to buy a home. As one of the millions with a low credit score,…