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5 Ways To Build Your Credit From Scratch!

Building credit might be challenging. When you’re new to credit or “credit invisible,” you don’t have enough payment history recorded to the credit bureaus to generate a credit score, so finding a lender who would approve you for a loan can be tricky.

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If you primarily use cash and don’t need to borrow money, having no credit history may not seem to be a problem. However, not having a credit history or having a weak credit file could be a roadblock in the way of getting a new home or a pair of wheels when the time comes to finance one. When you apply for a job, rent an apartment, start a utility account, or even purchase insurance, having a great credit history is important.

It is possible to establish good credit from scratch, which is fantastic news because getting started now may help you achieve your financial objectives tomorrow. Here are five strategies to begin establishing credit right away.

Apply for a Secured Credit Card

You should probably start with a secured credit card if you’re starting from scratch to boost your credit score. A cash deposit that you pay at application time, often equal to your credit limit, serves as the security for a secured card. Depending on the card, you can deposit between a certain minimum and maximum. The minimum deposit for many cards is $200 while some provide credit cards that don’t require a security deposit.

Secured credit cards aren’t intended for continuous use. The goal of a secured card is to improve your credit score sufficiently to be approved for an unsecured card, which has superior features and doesn’t require a deposit. Select a secured card with a low annual cost, and ensure that it sends payment information to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Cards that report to all three credit bureaus enable you to establish a more thorough credit history, which is used to determine your credit score.

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Become an Authorized User on Another Credit Card Account

Receiving approval for loans or credit cards can be challenging if you don’t have a history of responsibly managing credit accounts. One method of establishing credit without applying for your credit card is to become an authorized user on someone else’s. You will be added to the primary cardholder’s account as an authorized user, receiving the card that you can use to make purchases (as long as the account owner agrees). Your credit report will include the credit card account and its payment history, allowing you to build a credit history and score.

Ensure the lender reports authorized-user accounts to the credit agencies before requesting a family member or friend to add you as an authorized user. If payments are not reported, this tactic could not be very effective.

Be careful who you choose to borrow credit history from as well. You should not only add yourself as an authorized user on a card when the principal cardholder maintains a low amount and has a stellar payment history.

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Get a Credit-Builder Product or a Secured Loan

The sole objective of a credit-builder loan is to assist borrowers in establishing credit.

In most cases, the lender holds the money you borrow in an account and does not release it to you until the loan is returned. Your payments are recorded with credit bureaus, and it’s kind of like a forced savings program. Most frequently, community banks or credit unions offer these loans.

Another choice is to inquire about a secured loan to establish credit if you have money on deposit with a bank or credit union. These use the funds in your account or a certificate of deposit as collateral. Although it may be much less than your other options, the interest rate is often a little greater than the interest you are now earning on the account

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Maintain Low Balance

Your credit scores may suffer if you max out your credit cards. It is best to use your card wisely. The best is to charge less. Maintaining a lower level will help you establish credit because the balance on your credit report, which is often the balance of your most recent account, affects your total score.

Pay promptly

One of the most important components in developing a solid financial history is your payment history. While paying your other debts is important, paying your credit card bills on time is essential to establishing good credit. Making sure that all of your regular monthly payments, including your phone, cable, and utility bills, are completed within 30 days of the due date is highly significant. Bills that have been sent to collections or that have defaulted might stay on your credit report for up to seven years from the date.

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National Debt Relief Services have been helping Canadians create the most efficient solution to their debt problems for years. We are committed to providing a high quality of service to our clients needing help dealing with their debts.

Our debt consolidation can help eliminate 50%-75% off your debt, by merging all your Credit Cards, Personal Loans, Payday Loans, Car Loans, Personal Taxes, CERB, HSTs, 407s, Household Bills, Payday Loan, Student Loan debts into one single and affordable monthly payment.

We offer a free consultation to anyone living in Canada, and our service requires no upfront fees. We will also donate $1 to Sick Kids in Ontario for every successful 15-minute consultation. We have helped thousands of Canadians get out of debt with our government-approved debt relief programs.

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I was lost ... single mom... off due to Covid for 3 months .. did what it took to pay bills and look after my kids... and left with nothing but a tonne of debt I could not keep up with 😢. And then ....I met Connie.. Connie gave me my life back. The entire experience was like talking to my mother. She was full of compassion and knowledge and took me under her wing for this entire process. She turned tears into smiles and hope . She reassured me.. and made me feel like it was Going to be ok. I can’t thank her and the team (Paul) enough for helping me through this . I highly recommend National Debt Services to anyone looking for help with their debt . Start living again ❤️. Thanks Connie Jen
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I would just like to thank Suma for really making feel comfortable throughout this entire process. Everyone tells you to watch out for gimmicks, quick fixes, and everything else that comes with Debt. Ive had other companies who had made promises and under delivered. However Suma and her team are quick to provide the right answers and guide everyone in a way towards better credit. She has made it seamless with great communication and availability. I have personally referred her to several of my closest friends and i would recommend her to anyone else looking for consolidation.
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To know more what you can benefit from our Ontario Debt Relief Program, simply try our Debt Consolidation Calculator below and one of our debt specialists will get in touch with you and provide you the best debt relief option that fits your situation.

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We will help you reduce as much as 75% of your debts and consolidate it into a single affordable monthly payment. Your creditors will stop harassing you and all interest will freeze if you get into our Ontario Government Debt Relief Program.

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Find out how much you can write off portion of your debts by getting your Free Savings Estimate below. A debt specialist from National Debt Relief Services in Ontario will discuss all options and provide you tailor-fitted Debt Relief Program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Debt Consolidation is a negotiated debt settlement offer made between you and your creditors with the help of a Debt Relief Agency in Ontario. Some key benefits of Debt Consolidation are interest-free program, no upfront fee required, combined monthly payment into one affordable amount, no lawsuits, and many more.

Yes, your assets are safe from creditors. A licensed debt relief agency in Ontario will help you come up with an offer to your creditors that will make sure your assets will be out of the paper.

No, in fact, this is one of the great advantages of a Debt Consolidation Program. All wage garnishment will stop from the day you filed the proposal.

The effect on your credit score is not going to be severe. Your credit score will most probably go to R7 Rating and will remain in your credit report for another 3 years after you completed the program. This means that it will not be permanent and you will still be able to rebuild your credit score.

 

This varies depending on the proposal you will be discussing with the help of a certified debt relief agency. It is also worth noting that debt consolidation cannot exceed more than 5 years.

If a debt is shared, you need to file a joint debt consolidation offer to your creditors. However, in most cases, in which the debts are individually incurred will have no impact on your spouse.

After three missed payments, your debt arrangement with creditors will be broken and you will end up getting chased again for the original debt amount plus interest.

A debt consolidation offer can be paid off earlier if you can. In this way, you receive your “Certificate of Completion” sooner and you can immediately start rebuilding your credit score. 

National Debt Relief Services Ontariois a certified Canadian Debt Relief Agency that offers FREE CONSULTATION to your debt consolidation needs. We value the trust given to us by our clients by making sure your personal information is confidential and private. Our personalized plans are designed to tailor fit your financial capacity. Our specialists will get in touch with you by simply answering a few questions thru the link provided below.

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