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Specific criteria has to be met in order to obtain credit. Creditors solicit your credit history from credit reporting agencies such as [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Experian | Experian]], [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Trans Union | Trans Union]], and [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Equifax | Equifax]]. Whether your credit is good or bad is determined by your [[Debt Relief:Definitions#Beacon or credit score |Beacon or credit score]]. If your score is low, you are considered "high risk" and chances are your request for credit will be denied. The higher your credit score, the more likely you will receive approval. Each time you apply for credit, your score drops. If your credit score is low, there are steps you can take to help manage your credit and increase your score. | Specific criteria has to be met in order to obtain credit. Creditors solicit your credit history from credit reporting agencies such as [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Experian | Experian]], [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Trans Union | Trans Union]], and [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Equifax | Equifax]]. Whether your credit is good or bad is determined by your [[Debt Relief:Definitions#Beacon or credit score |Beacon or credit score]]. If your score is low, you are considered "high risk" and chances are your request for credit will be denied. The higher your credit score, the more likely you will receive approval. Each time you apply for credit, your score drops. If your credit score is low, there are steps you can take to help manage your credit and increase your score. | ||
*Apply for a [[Debt Relief:Definitions | *Apply for a [[Debt Relief:Definitions#secured card | secured card]] or deposit money in your checking account. | ||
*Apply for a department store or gasoline credit card and build small balances, '''but pay them off in full each month'''. | *Apply for a department store or gasoline credit card and build small balances, '''but pay them off in full each month'''. | ||
*Do not use your credit cards to purchase food. You | *Do not use your credit cards to purchase food. You | ||