subject: Powerful Tips To Getting A Loan With Bad Credit [print this page] Has your credit score and credit ranking deteriorated along with the current economy? Have you been turned down for the loan you need to make a much needed purchase or make home improvements? If so, you are not alone. There are many borrowers with bad or damaged credit. But there are ways to find a lender who will loan you the cash you need for whatever purpose you might have. Many borrowers have taken some easy measures to get their much needed funded, and you can, too. Check Your Credit For Erroneous Information Your first stop on your quest for a loan should be to check your credit report. There are three major credit reporting bureaus that operate in the United States -Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union. It is important to review your credit report with all three as each may have a different picture of your credit situation to offer. Check for erroneous information that might be contained on your credit report - such as accounts that you do not recognize or late payments that were not actually late. If you find mistakes on your credit report, notify the bureau holding the report immediately. Once you have a clearer picture of your creditworthiness, you can begin to correct mistakes you have made. Accounts that are in collection are particularly damaging. If you have accounts that are being pursued by a collection agency, contact the agency to attempt making a payment arrangement with them. Most are more than willing to agree to an arrangement - and might be willing to remove the collection notation from your credit report as long as you pay them as agreed. This tactic has worked for thousands of bad credit borrowers and can raise your credit score significantly. Seeking Out Bad Credit Lenders Once you have cleaned up your act a bit, seek out lenders who specialize in financing those individuals who have less-than-ideal credit. Such lenders are often found online - and obtaining your bad credit loan online can actually save you tons of money in interest charges as online lenders offer lower rates for borrowers of all credit types. Further, online lenders have higher approval rates as compared to traditional lenders who might have less capital to invest in making loans. Improving Your Chances For Approval To further your chances of being approved for your bad credit loan, consider pledging collateral. Collateral can be in the form of your home or other valuable possession. Your bad credit loan lender will usually place a lien against the property you pledge as collateral until you have paid the loan off in full. You might also consider a cosigner for your bad credit loan. A cosigner might be your parent, relative, or friend who agrees to make the payments on your bad credit loan if you fail to do so. There are lenders who will release your cosigner from liability when you have established a good payment history on your bad credit loan - and having this option makes it easier for you to find a cosigner willing to apply with you.
