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Credit Repair - Fact or fiction? 
Within this world of tv and internet it is very hard at times to decipher reality from fiction. Additionally, because of the rate at which data travels word gets around at an astounding rate (whether bad or good ). Among these topics that have gotten negative media recently has become the credit repair business.
 
You've discovered things like,"Start a new credit file today!" , or "Improve your FICO by 300 points!" . Nonetheless, you also have heard many negative items. A number of these associated with those two expressions above. To begin with I would like to distinguish reality from fiction.
 
Truth 
It's possible to fix your credit. You may even hire a person that will assist you fix your credit score. However, allow me to clarify the difference between both. To begin with, selecting a professional could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars with"no guarantee" that whatever is going to be repaired. Additionally there have been a lot of so-called expert giving out prohibited repair details!
 
The fact remains that several instances you'll be requested to dispute everything in your own credit file as incorrect. Now, 80 percent of data recorded on the 3 big credit reporting agencies (Trans Union, Experian, & Equifax) is incorrect details. However, according to the FTC that is fraud, and this can be contrary to the law.
 
The fact is you don't require a credit repair firm or some other expert in a industry (lawful or otherwise) to assist you fix your credit. You have inside your hands the capacity to repair your credit score. With just a little time investment you are able to fix your credit.
 
Repair Myth 
The fantasy is straightforward, that you can't fix your credit. This was a fantasy perpetuated by dishonest people who have marred the credit repair business. Are credit repair specialist similar to this? No, they're not. Some are extremely professional, courteous and fair. They don't request funds prior to the fix has happened and are going to help you with your credit repair needs. For more information click credit repair company
 
But, you can fix your credit. There have been documented cases of credit repair companies telling their customers not to go right to the credit bureaus (as it's the right to do so ). It's also your best (according to the FTC) to be given a free yearly credit report (of three big bureaus).
 
As you can see, you can find excellent resources accessible (right from the Federal Trade Commission) to help you in your credit repair needs.
 
Credit Truth 
In summary, you have the right to fix your credit. Fix isn't myth or fiction, but reality that may change your life for the better.
 
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