Making timely payments shows future creditors that you can be trusted to pay consistently and on time.
Not exact matches
This is considered an installment loan and
shows that you are able to
make timely payments.
If your credit report
shows that you
make regular
payments in a
timely fashion and pay down as much debt as you can afford each month, card companies will be encouraged to reward you.
For instance, taking out a secured personal loan with your local credit union will not only
show you're able to
make timely payments, but it also helps improve the types of credit used.
«If you have a track record of
making payments on time, taking care of your accounts payable in a
timely manner, not violating any of the terms of your debt, and you
show over a long period of time that you're a good corporate citizen, that's going to be the biggest driver for increasing your credit,» he said.
You want to continue to build your credit by
showing that you are able to
make timely payments.
If you're eligible for HAMP, your mortgage company will likely put you on a three - month trial plan, giving you time to
show you can
make timely payments at a new monthly
payment level.