But instead of teachers, it’s your creditors (banks, credit card companies, lenders) giving you grades on how you handle money.
Who keeps the report card?
Three main “schools” keep copies: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. They collect information from your creditors about your payment history, debts, and accounts.
What is credit repair?
Credit repair is like making sure the teacher graded you fairly and fixing any mistakes.
Are there errors? (For example, a debt that isn’t yours, or a payment wrongly marked late)
Is old, outdated info still showing up when it shouldn’t?
Is something hurting your score that could legally be removed?
Why do it?
If your report card is accurate and clean, your credit score (the “final grade” lenders see) will be as high as it can possibly be — meaning better chances for loans, lower interest rates, and more financial opportunities.
In short:
Credit Report = List of your financial grades.
Credit Repair = Making sure the list is fair, correct, and optimized.
Goal = Get the highest “grade” (credit score) possible.
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