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During economic times of uncertainty, people need to make good and intelligent decisions when it comes to credit, credit cards, and loans. The following article will list some tips for maintaining good credit practices during a recession or an economic downturn.
The first thing you need to do is:
Pay your bills on time to maintain a good credit record and qualify for low rates. Don’t wait until the last minute to pay your monthly bills. Not only will you incur late-payment fees, but perhaps more importantly you risk triggering higher interest costs. That’s because your payment history on your debts and bills is one of the biggest factors in your credit report and credit score.
A credit report is a compilation of how you pay your credit card bill, loans, rent, and selected other debts and bills. A credit score is a number that is based on your credit report and reflects your financial responsibility. Both are part of your overall credit history, which can determine your chances for a low cost loan or a lower interest rate on a credit card.
While one or two late payments over a long period of time may not significantly damage your credit history, if at all, making a habit of missing payments can result in a higher interest rate, higher fees or both when you apply for any type of loan or credit card. Lenders put more emphasis on your recent payment history, so be particularly careful with payments in the months before you apply for a loan.
Consumers who pay their credit card bill late may face a major hike in their interest rate, often to between 29 and 35 percent. Late payments on that card also can trigger rate increases on other cards or loans, especially if your credit record shows other signs of risk.
Don’t have “too many credit cards.” There are good reasons to have at least two credit cards, but some people collect a stack of cards, including those from stores and oil companies, several of which they rarely use. One problem with having a lot of credit cards is that lenders look at the ones with no existing balance or a very low balance and conclude that you have the potential to use them and get into debt. Even if you’ve proven in the past to be a responsible user of credit, these “extra” cards could come back to haunt you the next time you apply for a mortgage or other loan.
Example: You have several credit cards and the combined outstanding balance on them is $15,000 below your credit limit. Then you apply for a home loan. The mortgage lender may question your ability to repay both a mortgage and $15,000 worth of new purchases on your credit cards. And, your overall credit score can suffer, resulting in the lender charging you a higher interest rate or denying the loan altogether.
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