Fixing bad credit requires some time and research on your part and a plan you can stick to. Fixing bad credit is not as difficult as you might initially think. The following will help you bump up your credit score so you can get the new car or the new home you deserve.
1. Know your credit report.
It is important to peek into your credit report and find what it says about you. A new law in the US allows you the right to get one free credit report each year. Read the report to learn first hand what needs to be fixed. Infact you can request one free report from each of the three major bureaus.
2. Initial steps to fixing bad credit.
Learn why lenders consider you a risky candidate. I have outlined the most common ones.
Errors jumping out at you on your credit report.
These are the easiest of bad credit problems to be fixed. If you find any information which is not true like a payment showing missed when you made it or charges you never took, write as soon as possible to the reporting bureau for correction. Fix every single item that is erroneous in the report.
Missed/Late payments.
If any of the payments were made due to...