Getting back on track

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by ducky_077, Jun 8, 2004.

  1. ducky_077

    ducky_077 Member

    Hi all...wish i found this forum a while ago. Here is my sob story: I got laid off 3 years ago. I was a college student at the time. Because i had a car loan, i was paying that instead of my CC bills. By missing payment, 3 CC co closed my line of credit.

    I finally started working and paid off my balances on those 3 cards. I paid one off in full and the other 2 were settlements for lesser amount.

    I just signed up to see my credit report. Exp gave me 658. here is what the summary says:

    TOTAL ACCOUNTS:
    Count: 20
    Balance: $18,275.00 (all student loans)
    Current: 15
    Delinquent 0
    Other 4

    ACCOUNTS SUMMARY:
    Open Accounts: 9
    Closed Accounts: 11
    Public Records: 0
    Inquiries: 9

    Not sure how to read this. The 18 Gs i owe is in student loans. Dont know what "Other" means.

    When i look at the detail summary, the worse is greater than 120 days late on one CC.

    Are there any disputes that I can make? Also, my middle initial is wrong on the report and my date of birth is wrong.

    I just signed got a new CC. 500 is the limit so Im trying to rebuild my credit. I charge about 300 each month and pay 150 when the bill comes. I then pay off the remaining a week later. Not sure if this will help my credit.

    My goal is to be greater than 700. How far away am I and does anyone have suggestions on how I can attain this?

    Thanks!!!!!!!!!
     
  2. lbrown59

    lbrown59 Well-Known Member

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