- FICO 8 Up 140 points after Experian deleted a derogatory mark
The derogatory mark was 4 years old, but it was paid in full back in 2023 to the original creditor, although its status was already in collections and had been ever since. Was able to get it...
314 points33 comments1 d ago
- Should I just go ahead and file for bankruptcy???
284 points115 comments4 d ago
- Why do lender refuse to speak when you record their calls? Why do They record if they dont want you to record?
This is just something Im genuinely curious about, its beenbmy experience across the board. Capital One, Citibank, CreditOne, Flagship. Can anyone answer this question with some legal insight? A...
133 points143 comments4 d ago
- Back to 850
It doesn't mean I am wealthy, but rather that I am financially stable. What have I done? Paid off credit card every month 🤪
92 points15 comments3 d ago
- Progress
A year and month ago I took credit building serious and my Experian was at 518 with 7 collections. Today the last collection has been removed! Still have a little more to go but I’m glad where I’m...
81 points15 comments4 d ago
- What do I do?
So I took out a 17k loan through Synchrony Bank for dental work 2 years ago. The terms were no interest if balance paid in full in 2 years. I was never late and never missed a payment, then paid...
71 points26 comments1 d ago
- Credit Karma prequalified me for a personalized 8.99% APR loan. Final offer was 21% APR with $2,500 in fees.
Just wanted to share my recent experience as a heads-up for anyone considering a debt consolidation loan through Credit Karma. I'm not suggesting this is a common occurrence, or that it wasn't...
69 points18 comments2 d ago
- 40 point increase
I paid off my collection ($140 with Geico) and disputed it with Experian. Collection was deleted today and my score increased by 40 points!
68 points16 comments5 d ago
- I'm Free of Credit One
I just wanted to share that I'm free from Credit One Bank. I got serious about my finances about a year ago. I paid off all of them and changed my habits. I have had my 2 Credit One credit cards...
43 points21 comments4 d ago
- It finally happened. It’s amazing.
I guess we would call the success, but since I see the scenario posted often I thought I would post my outcome of this scenario In 2017 I was a little terrible head on collision I could no longer...
21 points4 comments2 d ago