Credit Scores and Credit Reports provides the first thorough examination of the all-important, but little understood, credit scoring and credit reporting systems. The Third Edition of this highly-acclaimed book enables consumers to understand how both of these systems actually work, what they can do to improve their FICO scores, and to ensure their credit reports are accurate.\
Credit Scores and Credit Reports provides the first thorough examination of the all-important, but little understood, credit scoring and credit reporting systems. The Third Edition of this highly-acclaimed book enables consumers to understand how both of these systems actually work, what they can do to improve their FICO scores, and to ensure their credit reports are accurate.
Introduction 1Credit Score Basics 15Credit Scores - Advanced 26Re-Scoring 53Obtaining Your Credit Report 67Reading Your Credit Report 89Disputing Errors 99Identity Theft Basics 117Making & Mixing Credit Reports 145Reinvestigations (or not) 165History 183Credit Repair 213Debt Collection 229Auto Insurance 235Homeowners Insurance 257Mortgage Insurance 267The Color of Credit Scores 271Special Challenges 283Opting Out 299Impermissible Access 311Damage & Damages 319The 2003 FACTA Battle 345Missing Credit Limits 374Conclusion 391