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Realizing the American Dream Understanding Credit

Agenda Your credit rating Credit reporting agencies and credit reports What is a credit score? Improving your credit record

Agenda (Cont’d) Lack of credit history Managing debts Identity theft Know your rights

Your Credit Rating How much you have borrowed From whom you borrowed How well you have repaid your debts How you are handling current debts

Importance of Good Credit To obtain a lower interest rate To get a job To lease property To establish utility services To obtain insurance

Credit Reporting Agencies Experian www.experian.com (800) 831-5614 TransUnion www.transunion.com (800) 888-4213 Equifax www.equifax.com (800) 685-1111

Types of Credit Reports Consumer credit report Infile credit report Residential mortgage credit report

Ordering Your Credit Report Fair Credit Reporting Act provisions Ordering your free copy annually from all 3 credit reporting agencies

Reviewing Your Credit Report Identifying information Credit information Public record information Inquiries

Types of Accounts Individual Joint Authorized user Installment Use and responsibility Individual Joint Authorized user Payment arrangement Installment Revolving Open 30-day

Credit Scores Credit Reporting Agency FICO Score Range Equifax BEACON 300–850 Experian Experian/Fair Isaac Risk Model 340–820 TransUnion EMPIRICA 150–934

What Makes Up a Credit Score? Payment history 35% Amount of outstanding debt 30% Length of credit history 15% Types of credit 10% New credit 10%

Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Correct any inaccurate information Pay your bills on time Minimize outstanding debt Open new accounts only if needed Manage credit accounts responsibly

Correcting Errors and Omissions Follow the instructions provided Explain the problem in a brief letter Contact the creditor directly if the credit reporting agency does not find the error Write a consumer statement if the issue remains unresolved

Common Credit Problems Pattern of late payments on current debts Bankruptcies Judgments or liens Past-due or collection accounts Charge-offs Foreclosures or repossessions

How Long Does Information Remain? Negative information 7 years Bankruptcies 10 years Judgments 7 years Student loans 7 years Inquiries 2 years Generally, the period runs from the date of the last transaction

Solving Credit Problems Prepare a realistic spending plan Contact creditors Seek professional help Pay past due accounts

Solving Credit Problems (Cont’d) Negotiate discounted payoffs Negotiate a workout plan Write an explanation letter Negotiate a debt-management plan

Debt-Management Plans At start, accounts may be paid late Not all creditors “re-age” accounts Some creditors report the plans Many lenders view the plans as Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Credit Counseling NeighborWorks® organizations Consumer Credit Counseling Services

Danger Signals of Quick Credit Fixes Asking for payment before credit repair services are provided Advising you to dispute all negative information Over-promising quick results Helping you get a new identity

Nontraditional Credit Rent payments Gas, electric and other utility payments Child care or child support payments Any other large, recurring expense

Establishing Credit Always pay bills on time Open checking and savings accounts Apply for a loan using savings as collateral Apply for a limited-use credit card Apply for a loan with a co-signer

Managing Your Debts Be honest about your debts Add up what you owe to all creditors Figure out why you have money problems Decide how many credit cards you really need

Managing Your Debts (Cont’d) Pay off or pay down debts Consider consolidating credit card bills Make or revise a family spending plan Pay cash for everything you buy Give each member of household “mad” money

Managing Your Debts (Cont’d) Establish or maintain savings plan Automate to be on time Give up luxuries temporarily Look to the future Try “Power-Pay” for smarter paying

Pizza Cost Comparison Cash Pay now $10 Credit Card with Balance Payment Methods Terms Cost to Consumer Cash Pay now $10 Credit Card with Balance Pay off over 18 months with 18% interest $42.40

Opt Out to Avoid Debt Opt-Out Number 888-567-8688

Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft Only provide your Social Security number as needed Be cautious with personal information Shred documents Keep mail safe Store personal information in a safe place

Reducing Your Risk (Cont’d) Don’t carry extra credit cards or paperwork Create unique passwords and PINS for accounts Pay attention to billing cycles Order credit reports once a year

If You’re a Victim Contact Credit Reporting Agency fraud departments Contact all creditors involved File a police report Contact the FTC Keep records of contacts

Know Your Rights Prevent discrimination by companies that give credit Require credit companies to give reasons for denials Require credit companies to answer consumers’ questions

Equal Credit Opportunity Act Prevents lender discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status or source of income Requires disclosures of reason for denial within 30 days

Truth in Lending Act Requires lenders to provide complete and accurate information about credit costs and terms Requires companies to send monthly billing statements showing balance, billing cycle, rate, payments and other information

Fair Credit Billing Act Provides a 60-day right to question any item on your credit card bill Requires creditors to begin research within 30 days Requires creditors to supply an answer within 90 days Allows you to skip payments on disputed items until you hear back from the creditor

Fair Credit Reporting Act Protects your rights to know what is in your credit report and to fix mistakes

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Prevents collection agency employees from: failing to identify themselves calling your home before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. contacting you after being told in writing to stop harassing, oppressing or abusing you falsely implying that you have committed a crime telling others that you owe money failing to contact you through your attorney

Summary Credit reports and scores and how lenders use them The importance of a good credit rating How to check your credit report and score How to correct errors What to do if you have had credit problems

Summary (Cont’d) What to do if you have never used credit How to change your spending habits and manage debts How to minimize your risk for identity theft, and what to do if your identity is stolen The laws that protect your consumer rights