How To Deal With Credit Denial

If you are denied credit, do not ignore this fact. Mostindividuals will move on to the next creditor, neverquestioning why they were denied or asking vitalinformation.

If a creditor denies you credit, be prepared to ask severalquestions. You may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed atthis point; however, this is your life and showing concernis showing responsibility.

Question 1: Why was I denied credit?This question is the most imperative of any question youmay ask. In some cases the creditor will not know why youwere denied. Most frequently a creditor will respond with aquick answer, such as:

1. Not enough credit history;
2. Low credit score;
3. Several delinquent accounts and/or to much debt.

With this information you are able to determine if it isnecessary for you to order your credit report. After beingdenied credit from a creditor, you are able to obtain afree copy of your credit report from the credit bureauwithin 60 days of your denial.

Question 2: Which credit bureau do you use to supplycustomers credit reports? You will need to know the creditbureau who supplied your credit information to thecreditor; in order, to request your free credit report.

Question 3: May I please have the contact information forthe credit bureau, along with a copy of the denial letterprovided to you?

The creditor should have no problem providing thisinformation for you. You will need the contact informationof the credit bureau in order to contact the bureau andrequest your free credit report. The contact informationshould include a toll free number and possibly a websiteaddress.

You may want to keep the denial letter for your records.The denial letter may include vital information and also,the date of your denial.

After collecting all of the necessary information, yournext step is to contact the credit bureau and request yourfree credit report. You are able to review your creditreport and argue any inaccuracies; however, this processmay take several weeks.

So, credit denial doesn't have to mean you can't get thefinance you need. Just follow the above steps and you'llsoon be back on the road to good credit worthiness.

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