We all try our best to maintain a good credit score – after all, it's our credit score that decides if we'll be able to get that mortgage, credit card, auto loan or small business loan that we want. However, did you know that despite your best efforts, the presence of a single derogatory mark on your credit report can destroy your house-buying or car-owning dreams?
What Are Derogatory Marks?
Derogatory marks are negative records on your credit report that may have a detrimental impact on your overall credit standing. Depending on the infraction, derogatory marks can stay on your report for seven years or more. Late credit card or loan payments, collections accounts, court judgments such as lawsuits for amounts owed on credit cards, personal loans, etc. all constitute derogatory marks. Other more serious examples of derogatory marks are public records such as unpaid child support, unpaid alimony, delinquent taxes, foreclosures, auto repossessions and bankruptcy. While calculating your credit score, many credit scoring models take into account the number of derogatory remarks on your credit report. At times, just one derogatory mark may cause your score to drop drastically.
Dealing with Derogatory Marks
So what do you do if you have a derogatory mark on your credit report? Luckily, there are steps that you can take to minimize the damage stemming from such marks. While none of these measures are likely to show instant results, they will certainly bear fruit in the long run.
Your credit report is similar to a finger print, in that everyone’s credit situation is a little different. Our clients come to us from all kinds of backgrounds and financial situations so our consultants are trained in ways to optimize your credit report. If you have questions about any negative remarks on your report or if you’ve done the above steps and would like to see if you qualify for $50k-$250k of 0% interest business funding, call our office at (800) 996-0270. We will be happy to help!
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