Understanding the Importance of Credit in Today’s Economy Presented by ComPsych® Corporation.

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Understanding the Importance of Credit in Today’s Economy Presented by ComPsych® Corporation

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 2 Objectives  Understand what credit is and the various factors that affect your credit score  Learn what steps to take to improve your credit score  Recognize the costs associated with poor credit  Learn what information is included on a credit report and how to read your credit report  Steps To Help Prevent Identity Theft

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 3 Credit is King, or Queen, in Today’s Economy  In today’s economy the importance of good credit is vital  People with good credit have many more options than people who don’t  It affects your rates and the total cost you pay for loans

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 4 What is Credit?  Credit is your reputation as a borrower  Credit encompasses any form of deferred payment  Credit is specific to you

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 5 What is Credit Scoring?  A system which estimates an individual's creditworthiness and ability to repay financial obligations  Score is based upon information that each credit bureau keeps on you  FICO scores range from 300 – 850  Good credit now considered a score above 730

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 6 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score  Payment History = 35%  Amounts Owed = 30%  Length of Credit History = 15%  New Credit = 10%  Type of Credit = 10%

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 7 Factors That Don’t Affect Your Credit Score  Race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status  Age  Occupation, salary, title, employment history or dates employed  Where you live  Promotional inquiries, account review inquiries, insurance inquiries, employment inquiries

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 8 How To Establish Credit / Improve Your Credit Score If You Are Establishing Credit –  Open a bank account  Apply for credit through bank or get a secured credit card  Get a gasoline or store card If You Are Trying to Improve Your Score –  Check your credit report and resolve any outstanding negative entries on your credit report  Make sure you pay your bills on time  Pay down outstanding debts

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 9 The Importance of Regularly Requesting Your Credit Report  To help guard against identity theft  Identify and correct credit report errors  Minimize chances that credit can negatively affect chance of obtaining financing

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 10 Understanding the Information on Your Credit Report The Sections of a Credit Report –  Personal / Identifying Information  Credit History  Public Records  Inquiries

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 11 Disputing Information on Your Credit Report  Contact the credit bureau regarding the incorrect information  Write a letter to the credit bureau explaining why you are disputing the information  Also notify the creditor, in writing, that you are disputing information  Credit reporting company must investigate – usually within 30 days  Information proven incorrect must be removed by credit bureau  Include a Statement of Dispute in credit report if dispute is unresolved

Copyright © 2013 ComPsych Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is the confidential and proprietary information of ComPsych Corporation. 12 Steps To Help Prevent Identity Theft  Check your credit report at least once a year  Shred personal information  Be careful with who you share your Social Security number  Install proper security on your computer  Create secure passwords  Limit whose “eyes” can see your credit or debit card number

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