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Hello All,
Im new to the site and Im just getting into the rebuilding of my credit. Im excited for all of the knowledge I can gain from this forum.
A few details:
I need to run my score again to get my fico score. I was made aware of the "Fako" score (Freecreditreport.com, CreditKarma.com) and I have fell victim to it. My freecreditreport.com experian is a 658, my creditkarma.com transunion is a 668. It started at a 601 and shot up after I paid a few things off which I will list in a bit. I fell victim because when I went to refinance my car which is threw capitalone, my credit union reported back to me with a 562 experian, and when I considered trading it in, the dealership came back with a 572 transunion.
The things I have listed on my report is as follows:
Car Note: 14,534 in debt, (car is only valued at 9,000)
2010 Nissan Altima with 92,000 miles (because my wife doesnt now how to sit still)
21.9% Interest rate!! With a little over 3 years left to pay.
5 delinquencies on the account which I just disputed after recieving a print out about my payments which I feel good that 2-All of them may be removed.
All delinquencies were no more the 30 days.
Sallie Mae Loan: 3,625 in debt but I recently paid it off. (which is why my Fako score jumped)
From 2005 School Loan
2 Delinquencies of 180 days... But once again its paid off, though I know its still a negative impact.
Called to try to work out something but Sallie Mae didnt budge.
Doctors Bill: $152 Also paid.
From 2005 Injury where I didnt return the xrays
In collections.
Called, Paid, Called back and got it removed 8/25/14 (yet to show on my report)
All other accounts are either paid 100% with no delinquencies, or paid with delinquencies but over 7 years old so I believe they are positive accounts. My ideal situation would be to trade my car in for a foreign car with less miles. I do make pretty decent money and have been on my job 3 years. Or I will settle for but not be 100% satified with a refinance which I was approved for but didnt agree to due to the low score but it would be reduced to 8.9% which will reduce my payment $50 a month. Also, I want to work towards getting a fairly new house in the next couple years.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!!! (I will run my fico score once I feel as though the dispute and removal will be updated so I can get a real number)
THANKS GUYS AND IM EXCITED FOR THE FUTURE OF GOOD CREDIT!!! 700 HERE I COME!!! LOL
My advice would be to get a Secured Credit Card. Look at Bank of America Secured Card and Merrick Bank Secured Card. The BOA card will graduate to a non-secured with at least 6 months of good payment history.
You could try the Captial One Quick Silver Card but, don't apply for anything else unless it's a secured cause the more you apply the more you will ding your score.
Send GW letters to SallieMae and any other accounts that you have reporting late.