“To file, or not to file? … THAT is A question.” That is a question that thousands of debt-burdened debtors ask on an annual basis: “Should I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?” Another question often asked is: “What are the alternatives to filing for bankruptcy?” And: “If any”? This writer is of the belief that …
To initiate an investigation of a “bad mark” on a consumer credit report, consumers are advised to make their first inquiry or request via a credit reporting agency. The three major credit reporting agencies in the United States are Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. Trying to resolve a dispute with the business or lender who may …
Consumers need to be vigilant in protecting their credit and financial reputations. In today’s age, lenders, companies, and others who transact business via the credit markets can be predatory, merciless, and not consumer-friendly. One way of protecting your credit history and reputation is to know and understand some basics of credit reporting, credit monitoring, and …
The credit score is generally the prime determiner in whether a prospective house purchaser is able to qualify for a mortgage. In the United States, most houses are purchased through the acquisition of a mortgage. Most home purchasers in the United States today do not have the funds to purchase a home without a mortgage. …
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There is no questioning that filing for bankruptcy is something that can have all sorts of impact on your life. For instance, it’s a major life decision that might affect your employment opportunities, where you can live and might even affect your relationships with others. Quite clearly, it might be a full-on life-changing event. It …
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Negative remarks on your credit report can stick around on your credit report for a significant period of time. This had lead some people to attempt changing their Social Security Number as a potential work around for bad credit. Believing you can start with a new bill of clean credit by changing your Social Security …
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the agency responsible for policing the actions of those in the credit industry. An investigation by the CFPB may be into the actions of a creditor who has not fulfilled their obligations to report a debt correctly to the consumer reporting agencies. Just as like a scenario would be …
Henson v Santander Consumer USA, Inc. 582 U.S. ___ (2017) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) defines a debt collector as “any person who uses an instrumentality of interstate commerce or the mails in any business the principle purpose of which is the collection of any debts, or who regularly collects or attempts to …
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Best car loan interest rates are offered to consumers with the highest credit scores. While this is common knowledge, there are several things a consumer can do to ensure they get the best value despite the interest rate on their car loan. Checking their credit score before shopping for a car, attempting to prequalify for …
