CreditStrong for Business

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Building credit the right way isn’t always easy. For most people with bad credit, buying authorized user tradelines seems like an easy fix for your credit goals. But don’t let the temporary credit score increase fool you. Buying tradelines could backfire and leave you in a worse credit situation than you’re in now.

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CreditStrong for Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Trade references have the potential to help your business qualify for financing and establish good business credit scores. When a credit bureau receives a new trade reference about your company, it may add an account (also called a tradeline , payment experience, or trade experience) to your business credit report.

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CreditStrong for Business

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Improving your credit score can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to rebuild it after making some mistakes. Let’s explore what you need to know about CPNs, including how they work, why you should avoid them, and what to do to improve your credit instead of buying one. Unfortunately, that’s always a bad idea.

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

No matter what kinds of credit you need personally or for your business, good credit starts with good handling of your personal credit accounts. Lenders check your credit score to decide whether or not you’ve typically repaid the debts you owe… And whether they should lend money to you, too.

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CreditStrong for Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While the presence of hard inquiries on your credit report can significantly impact your overall creditworthiness, applying for credit or loan-related services will inevitably lead to a hard inquiry being recorded. But how long do hard inquiries stay on your credit report?

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CreditStrong for Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Prospective homebuyers seeking a mortgage loan may use several strategies for improving low credit scores. Examples include reviewing credit bureau reports for possible credit account errors, avoiding late payments, paying down debt, and getting a credit builder loan.

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The Red Spectrum

MAY 18, 2023

This blog will explore when credit card payments report to credit bureaus , the factors influencing reporting timelines, and the importance of timely payments for maintaining a good credit score. What Are Credit Bureaus?

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CreditStrong for Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Then you’ll likely be in the catch-22 of having no credit and needing to have credit to build credit. This is often referred to as having an insufficient credit history. The initial sting of getting your credit application denied doesn’t feel great, but there are ways to overcome it.

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CreditStrong for Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Once you realize how simple it is to fix your credit, you’ll wonder why you ever considered a credit repair service in the first place. Check Your Credit Report & Dispute Any Errors The first step to fixing your credit is knowing what it looks like. So it’s the ideal time to start tracking your credit.

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

No matter what kinds of credit you need personally or for your business, good credit starts with good handling of your personal credit accounts. Lenders check your credit score to decide whether or not you’ve typically repaid the debts you owe… And whether they should lend money to you, too.

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Due

JANUARY 3, 2023

The three big credit bureaus, however, are Equifax®, Experian®, and TransUnion®. Often referred to as credit reporting agencies, these companies work independently. Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores. Your credit scores are also influenced by your credit reports.

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The Red Spectrum

APRIL 11, 2023

One way for new businesses to build their credit history and obtain a business credit score from credit reporting agencies is by opening net 30 vendor accounts that have lenient approval criteria and offer credit purchases with a 30-day payment window. Burstbiz 2. The Red Spectrum 3.

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CreditStrong for Business

JULY 15, 2022

One common misconception about credit is that having no credit history is equivalent to having a bad credit score. People without a credit history are in a completely separate category from those with poor credit. If You Have No Credit, What is Your Score? You’re credit invisible.

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Lendio

MAY 28, 2024

Understanding how credit scores are calculated can sometimes feel like unraveling a complex puzzle. However, breaking down the key components gives a clearer picture of how these scores are derived and what they signify. What is a credit score? A credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness.

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tillful

MARCH 15, 2023

When you apply for a business loan , the lender is going to consider a variety of factors including your credit score, annual revenue, time in business, and industry risk. During the initial credit application, lenders will often ask you to select your industry from a dropdown menu of business categories.

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