Repair your Credit and Regain Financial Control in Three Steps!

So you’ve got a bad credit problem and you’re spending your days taking phone calls from debt collectors, receiving letters of demand in your mailbox and watching your bank account slip further into the red?  The situation isn’t good, however have you ever thought of it as an opportunity?  This is the first thing you simply must do.  If I was to emphasise this any further, I would be leaping out of your computer monitor and shaking you (in a good way)!  Once you see your situation in a positive light, you can make the change you need to make, to ensure your future is financially secure.  Put simply, it’s time to put yourself into credit repair mode!  You need to check what’s on your Credit File and clean up the mess, so you can rebuild your credit and enjoy life in the land of good credit where the banks literally fall over themselves to throw money at you!

What Good Credit MeansIn the situation you are currently in, bad credit might be the only thing that is keeping you from buying your own home.  Perhaps you are renting right now, and watching your money beefing up somebody else’s equity?  Maybe you feel like the situation is completely helpless and lost?  The good news is that you can secure a mortgage with bad credit, however by restoring your Credit File and going back to a good credit situation, you are getting your financial house in order, which means you are on your way to a strong financial future.

Here a just a few reasons why it’s a good idea to restore your Credit File:

• There may be an error in it:  A company you dealt with may not have reported details correctly.

• Somebody may have fraudulently used your name:  Maybe somebody stole your ID and tried to apply for credit on your behalf, without your authorisation.

• Resolved items may need updating:  If you have paid an outstanding judgement or default and it isn’t recorded on your Credit File, you need to notify Baycorp Advantage of this.

Believe it or not, your Credit File could be repaired with just a phone call or letter.    If you do have legitimate information on your Credit File that could result in you being rejected for a loan, there are still things you can do to improve the situation.  Now I’m going to tell you!

How to Repair a Serious Credit Situation – The Three StepsGot a serious bad credit situation and a litany of problems in your Credit File?  No problem!  Here’s what you must do to regain control and repair your credit:

1. Enlist a financial or debt repair company:  Take a good look around in newspapers, the Yellow Pages, the internet and by watching television commercials.  There are so many companies out there that can help you.  They are all willing to take a fee and help you sort out your situation.  2. Speak to a bad credit mortgage broker:  Bad credit mortgage brokers specialise in helping people with bad credit get a home loan that is good for them.  They also help these people get control of their financial situation so their future is bright.  Find the right specialist broker and get mortgage ready today!  Bad credit mortgage brokers can help you to consolidate debt, clear debt and get a savings plan underway so you can own your own home sooner.3. Obtain a copy of your credit report:  You need to know what your Credit File looks like in order to improve the situation.  Simply visit www.mycreditfile.com.au to find out how you can obtain a copy of your file.  Identify the credit problems, negotiate with creditors to pay your debts and be well on the way to a strong financial future.

Get Your Head out of the Sand!Too many people simply think if they ignore a problem, it will go away.  You certainly cannot do this with financial problems, as you probably already know.  Take action today to restore your credit and get back on the road to a good credit situation! 

© Julian Thornton, Designer Mortgage Solutions Pty Ltd, 2006.