Not exact matches
35 %
of your credit score is based upon your
payment history, or rather the
lack of having negative information on your
payment history.
You also don't want to be stuck with a poor credit score from a
lack of savings that might cause poor
payment history.
Without credit, it's unlikely that you'll qualify for a conventional loan or be approved for a credit card, at least not without extreme interest rates attached, or being required to pay a large down
payment to compensate for a
lack of credit
history.
While this is good since you will not have other loan
payments to make, this
lack of credit
history can cause a worry to lenders.
Equifax cites late
payments, or
lack thereof, length
of credit
history and the size
of account balances in relation to your credit limits as major factors that impact your FICO score.
A high utilization rate can mean financial problems or irresponsibility, just as a
history of late
payments or an account in collections can be a sign
of carelessness or a
lack of organization.
The Truth: Positive
payment history and a
lack of negative information does very little to minimize the impact
of a bankruptcy on your credit score.
If a buyer can't obtain a mortgage due to poor credit, employment
history,
lack of down
payment or income — most lenders will consider lending if there is someone to act as co-signor or guarantor for a mortgage.
Similar to when you apply for a mortgage or credit card, your
lack of credit
history means you're an unknown quantity - there is no
history of monthly credit card
payments.
Telecoms rarely need letters
of credit or advance rental
payments to overcome the
lack of credit
history common among Internet start - ups.