Are You Credit Score Invisible?
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Are you credit score invisible?
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A recent publication from the CFPB stated concerns about credit invisibility. According to the CFPB 19.4 million Americans, representing 8.3 percent of the adult population do not have enough credit to generate a credit score.
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\\nRemember that with FICO\\xae you need a six-month credit history with at least one open credit card before you can get a FICO\\xae score. I think the CFPB is talking about people who are just starting out with credit or people who don\\u2019t use credit very much.
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\\nMaybe those people don\\u2019t want a credit score and that\\u2019s fine for them. They should consider that credit scores are used for auto insurance, homeowners and other insurance policies. Consumers should keep their credit profile open and active to avoid credit invisibility. One great way to do that is to have a utility bill or cable bill automatically paid with a credit card. If a consumer wanted to keep a low credit profile they could use just one credit card and then every month pay their credit card in full. That way you keep at least one account open and active so you avoid credit invisibility. That is a quick tip on credit invisibility.
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\\nBe sure to check out my www.getloanready.com website it is free, there are worksheets and videos to help you take six steps to a better credit score. They can really help anyone and I hope you take advantage of it.
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