Archive for April, 2010

Prepaid Vs Secured Credit Card – What’s in a Name?

Friday, April 30th, 2010

In our fast-paced society, it has become almost impossible to function without a credit card. However in these tough economic times, many of us find ourselves with a credit history which makes it very difficult to obtain a credit card. We search the internet for credit card offers for people with bad credit or poor [...]

The Truth About Bad Credit Secured Loans

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Bad credit secured loans can be procured by pledging any securable property against the borrower’s loan amount, which usually means the main or only residence. The loan can usually be for any purpose.
Believe it or not, such loans can be used to improve credit rating. Bad credit secured loans are specially designed loans for people [...]

Bank Secured Credit Cards – Avoid the Pitfalls

Friday, April 30th, 2010

A bank secured credit card is where you pay a deposit into the card as collateral. Normally, anyone who has bad credit or no credit history will be given this option and not a regular unsecured option. For example, if you pay $500 into the card, it means you can spend up to $500, but [...]

The Facts About Poor Credit Secured Loans

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Poor credit secured loans cater for people who have a bad credit history or poor credit score. They may have defaulted on their mortgages or other loans, and have arrears. Such loans also cater for people with CCJs, bankruptcy judgments, etc. Such is the proliferation of lenders that there is rarely an occasion where someone’s [...]

How To Apply for a Secured Credit Card To Build A Credit Rating

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Credit cards are no longer a luxury. In fact, in a list of ‘five things you cannot live without’, you may very well find credit cards on the number three spot. So what does it mean when you ask yourself how to apply for a secured credit card online?
A credit card is different from a [...]

An Overview of Canadian Credit Cards

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Canadian credit cards are very similar to those offered in the United States. All of the major credit card companies offer credit cards to Canadians and some major retailers do as well. There may not be as many choices, but there are still plenty to choose from. It is just as important for a person [...]

Secured Personal Loans With Bad Credit Can Help in Debt Consolidation

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Due to circumstances changing, you either lose your job or fall seriously ill and need to stay at home. You might lose your regular source of income and in such cases, paying back installments every month for the loans you have taken might get disrupted. At times, things could go worse over a period of [...]

Poor Credit Credit Cards – 3 Tips to Getting Approved

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Just a few black marks on your credit report–a couple of late payments, an account that’s been “charged off”–can be enough for creditors and lenders to consider you a “high risk” customer. But even if you have less-than-perfect credit, you can still get approved for a credit card! Here’s how:
Secure it!
A secured credit card is [...]

Creative Ways to Secure Bad Credit Help

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Do you have bad credit? This can affect your life negatively
because, basically, you need to have good credit to receive more
good credit. You might be applying for a credit card, attempting
to secure a loan, or trying to purchase kitchen appliances, a car
or a house – all these transactions require you to have good
credit.
People differ in [...]

Tips For Obtaining Secured Loans With Bad Credit

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Obtaining secured loans as a bad credit borrower requires debtors to seek out lenders willing to provide financing. While some banks offer bad credit loans, most borrowers need to find alternatives or embark on strategies to improve FICO scores and remove negative accounts reported to credit bureaus.
Secured loans are backed by some type of collateral [...]