Secured Credit Cards

Are You Worthy Of Credit?

Nowadays it is just taken for granted that we can apply for any credit card or store card we like and be approved, but for some people it isn't as easy as that. If you are refused for something based on your credit rating then at least you know what the problem is, allowing you to address it.

Most stores and companies offering finance deals on purchases use a credit report from Experian or Equifax. Credit card issuers and loan companies also use credit reports to ascertain if you are creditworthy, or not.

Experian and Equifax compile your credit report using information from a wide range of sources such as the previous credit arrangements, where you live and even police records. All this information is collated into one single report that decides if you are eligible for credit, or not. If you have any convictions, defaulted on a loan or missed payments regularly they will be noted and recorded on your credit report, which can make it difficult to make purchases and apply for credit cards. Everything is recorded, even buying that computer on an interest-free finance deal!

Checking Your History
It is possible for you to check your credit history with Experian and Equifax. If you have been refused credit then you should check your report within 28 days of the decline by asking the creditor for the name and address of the credit agency that provided your information. Then you should contact the agency and ask them for all the information that they have pertaining to you, which will cost a small fee.
Appealing A Credit Refusal
If you have been refused credit you can appeal the decision, as long as it was made using a computerized system. However, you can ask the lender to review your application if it has not been process by computer and you have new information that will strengthen your case. If details on your credit file are incorrect or out of date then you can also request that they be changed.
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