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CREDIT CARDS: Establish and protect your credit - what lenders look forBefore creditors lend money, they need to be assured that the funds will be repaid. In other words, is the prospective borrower creditworthy? To find out, they ask for various types of information:* Income & Expenses Lenders will look at what you earn and your regular expenses, such as rent, utilities, food, and other ongoing items. The amount left tells them whether you can afford to take on additional debt. Assets Do you have assets that can serve as collateral? Lenders will look for things like bank accounts, insurance, and valuable items such as a house, if you own one. Credit History How do you manage debt? If you have credit cards or have borrowed money before, you have a history that shows prospective lenders whether you are creditworthy by revealing details about the amount of debt you already have, how many credit cards you have, and whether you make payments on time. It's easy to qualify for credit if you have a good credit history, but what if you have never used credit before? This is a common problem for people who just started working, those who work in the home, people who always pay in cash, and those who do not have assets or accounts in their own names. For them, the first step is to establish a credit history. ADDITIONAL CREDIT CARDS RELATED FACTS What Should I Know About Annual Fees? Credit And Charge Cards - Earlier Disclosure Buying A Registration Service To Protect Your Credit Cards Avoiding Card Fraud - Stolen Cards At The Office Credit Card—you Can Use A Credit Card To Buy Things And Pay For Them Over Time. But Remember, Buying With Credit Is A Loan—you Have To Pay The Money Back. What’s More, If The Credit Card Company Sends You A Check, It’s Not A Gift. It’s A Loan You Have To Pay Back. In Addition To The Cost Of What You Bought, You Will Owe A Percentage Of What You Spent (interest) And Sometimes An Annual Fee. Is There A Best Way To Select A Credit Card? Is There A Delay For An Issuer To Credit My Account? |
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