Start
with derogatory marks like collection accounts and judgments.
Not exact matches
Major
derogatory marks are synonymous
with bad credit and remain on your consumer report for 7 years — counting from the original delinquency date.
This includes fixing errors on your credit reports, negotiating
with lenders to remove
derogatory marks from your credit report and contesting negative
marks with the credit bureaus.
We recommend LendingPoint for borrowers
with fair credit who have trouble qualifying
with other lenders due to
derogatory marks in their credit history.
This will vary by lender, but most will want to see borrowers
with good to excellent credit scores (which is defined as any FICO score of 690 or above) and no recent
derogatory marks on their credit reports (e.g., foreclosures, bankruptcy, defaults, liens, etc.).
They will need a few years of strong credit
with no recent
derogatory marks.
If your credit report is
marked with negative or
derogatory credit history, then it will be difficult for you to qualify.
If you have a low credit score
with derogatory information on your credit report such as late or collection
marks, to get approved for a credit card or loan, creditors may require collateral such as your car or home to be part of the agreement.
Even
with some of the mitigation strategies,
derogatory marks of any variety have a negative effect on your ability to rent / buy property, be approved for a vehicle loan, or even get a job.
The good news is, like all things, bad credit will get better and improve
with time — as long as you prevent further missteps or
derogatory marks.
The analytics department will help you review, identify and deal
with all erroneous and
derogatory marks that could be negatively affecting your credit score — ensuring mistakes are corrected.