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Reports, Scores & Histories: Credit Secrets Revealed
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Meet The Speakers
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Kathy SweedlerConsumer Economics EducatorUniversity of Illinois Extension
Andrea PellegriniAssistant Director
Student Money Management Center
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3go.uillinois.edu/GetSavvy_StayingOnGoodTerms
Debit vs.
Credit
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Credit Laws
Credit Use
Credit Myths
Getting Out of Debt
Savings
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In what state and/or county are
you located?
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FAQ
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When was the last time you checked your credit report?
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Discussion
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What do you think is found in a credit report?
How are your credit scores used?
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Addressing the Mystery
annualcreditreport.com
What is in a credit report?
What does your credit history & score impact?
How do you check your credit report?
What laws outline rights & responsibilities for credit?
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REPORTSCredit
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Three Major Credit BureausExperian
TransUnion
Equifax
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3major credit bureaus
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Three Major Credit BureausExperian
TransUnion
Equifax
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information is updated regularly & may change all the time
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Your Credit Report Impacts:
• Obtaining & cost of a loan• Renting an apartment• Getting a job – not always in IL• Cost of auto & life insurance• Acquiring a cell or home phone• Access to utilities
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Check Your Credit Reportannualcreditreport.com
One central place to order FREE reports
Do not contact the credit bureaus individually or directly
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What’s in a credit report?
Credit Report
Personal Identification Information
Collection Agency Account
InformationPublic Record
Information
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NameAddress
Date of BirthSSN
Employment
BankruptciesForeclosuresLawsuitsWage attachmentsLiens
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What’s in a credit report?
Credit Report
Personal Identification Information
Collection Agency Account
Information
Public Records
Information
Credit Accounts &
Usage
Companies that requested
your credit report
Student loans
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Defaulted student
loans can stay on your credit report
indefinitely
Most negative info stays on your report for 7 years, except for bankruptcy, which can stay up to 10 years
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What’s NOT in a credit report?
Your race, color, religion, national
origin, sex & marital status.
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How do I spot errors on my credit report?
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Common Mistakes on Credit Reports
Identity Errors
Wrong Name Inaccurate SSN
Incorrect Account Status
Closed accounts
Owner of Account vs Authorized
User
Incorrect late/delinquent
payments
Data Management
Errors
Multiplication of Accounts or
DebtsOut-of-date Information
Balance Errors
Incorrect current balance
Incorrect credit limit
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What to do if you find mistakes:
Dispute the error with the credit reporting company (Experian, Equifax and/or TransUnion)
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Dispute the error with the company who provided the info (aka “the furnisher”)
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Denied Credit?
If you were denied credit because of your credit report, you are legally entitled to a
copy of your free credit report.
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Contact the credit bureaus directly for these reports.
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Identity Theft• Name• Social Security Number• Bank Account• Credit Card Number
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Identity theft is when someone uses your
Review your credit reports at least once per year
usually for financial gain.
To Avoid Fraud
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SCORESCredit
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Credit Scores
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Payment History35%
Amounts Owed30%
Length of Credit History15%
New credit10%
Credit mix10%
FICO Score(s) provide a number to show your relative creditworthiness to businesses
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Actual Cash Value vs Replacement CostFICO
FICO scores are used most frequently (>90%)
Developed by Fair Isaac Corporation in 1989
Algorithm for FICO 8•Includes paid off collection accounts•Excludes data from recurring payments•Allows 45 days for rate shopping
VantageScore
“Free” scores are typically VantageScores
Developed jointly by Experian, TransUnion & Equifax in 2006
Algorithm for VantageScore 3•Ignores paid off collection accounts•Includes recurring payments (phone, utilities)•Only allows 14 days for rate shopping
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Your credit worthiness
impacts how much you pay for a mortgage
&whether or
not you even
qualify.
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FAQ
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How long does it take after getting my first credit
account to get a score?
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FAQ
According to the CFPB, “at least one of the three nationwide credit reporting companies [say] you must have at least one account open six months or more and at least one undisputed account reported by a creditor to the credit bureau in the last six months”
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How long does it take after getting my first credit
account to get a score?
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FAQ
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Will closing credit cards I already have increase my score?
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FAQ
• Part of your score is based on the amount of debt compared to your total credit limit, which is referred to as the credit utilization ratio.
• Closing an existing account could increase your credit utilization ratio & lower your score.
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Will closing credit cards I already have increase my score?
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FAQ
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Does looking at my credit report hurt my
credit score?
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FAQ
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Does looking at my credit report hurt my
credit score?
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Questions About Credit Scores?
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Tips for Raising Scores
ü Pay your bills on time
ü Keep balances low on credit cards & other revolving debt
ü Pay off debt rather than moving it around
ü Shop around for the best rates on loans in a focused period of time
ü Don’t close your oldest accounts
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HISTORIESCredit
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Establishing a Credit History
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Open Credit Accounts Use Credit
Make Payments On Time
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Secured Credit Card
• Helps build or re-establish credit history• Requires depositing money in an account as
collateral– E.g., if deposit = $500, then credit limit = $500
• Interest usually paid on your deposit• Typically requires annual fee
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Secured Personal Loan
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Secure a loan with your savings & build your credit history
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Costs of Avoiding Credit
1 in 5 consumers are credit invisible(have no credit history or credit score)
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How Credit Affects Costs
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Home Ownership
Auto Loans
Insurance Rates
Credit Cards
Hotels & Travel
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Repairing Bad Credit
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• You can repair credit history.
• It can take time.
• Address debts you have.
• Make payments on existing debts on time.
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Financial Literacy Badges Program
Take a step towards the Protect Badge.
Credit Secrets Revealed Quiz:go.uillinois.edu/creditsecretsquiz
More information about the Financial Literacy Badges Program can be found here: GO.UILLINOIS.EDU/FLBADGES
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