No Quick Fix After Being Blacklisted

Sadly, quite a few businesses are built on the premise of “kick them when they’re down”. Illegitimate funeral policy merchants and funeral parlors are right up there, as are unscrupulous tow-truck operators. And then there are those who claim to be able to clear people’s credit records, magically ridding them of those inhibiting “blacklistings”. “Michelle” [...]

Removing Accounts, Listings and Judgments From Your Report

Question: I have two judgments on my credit report that have been paid, and I don’t know how to get them removed. I also have an account from a company showing in my report, but I never had an account with them. What do I do? Answer: The paid up and settled judgments will be [...]

Band Together To Get A Bond

Aspirant buyers struggling to get mortgage bond approval might look at a co-ownership agreement with friends or family. The banks are quite happy to lend a hand… Although bond applications in the first quarter of this year (2011) reached their highest level in three years, aspiring home owners are still struggling to get mortgages. As [...]