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Volvos: The Car of Choice for the Credit Elite

by Credit.com on 12/12/2012

Volvo Credit Score

When it comes to buying cars, it should come as no surprise that pricier vehicles tend to be favored by …

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by Credit.com on 12/12/2012

What’s a Good Credit Score These Days?

by John Ulzheimer on 04/20/2010

Lenders’ appetite for credit risk has softened sharply since the end of 2007, but consumers still need credit. So what credit scores are they going to need in order to be approved, and at the best rates and terms?

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by John Ulzheimer on 04/20/2010

Five Ways to Improve, Build, or Maintain Good Credit Scores

by Credit.com on 08/11/2009

I was going to name this article “The Five Best Ways to Improve Your Credit Scores” but there are simply too many articles floating around that profess to have the “best” strategies. So, I decided that I’d just share what I know to be five ways to improve, build or maintain good credit scores. Some will work for you, some won’t. Some will make a big difference for you, some won’t. Enjoy!

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by Credit.com on 08/11/2009

So What Do All Of Those Numbers Mean Anyway?

by John Ulzheimer on 04/28/2006

750 or higher – no annual fee, 7.9% APR and a $25,000 credit limit
700-749 – no annual fee, 8.9% APR and a $20,000 credit limit
675-699 – $25 annual fee, 12.9% APR and a $15,000 credit limit
650-674 – $40 annual fee, 15.9% APR and a $10,000 credit limit
649 or below – Application declined

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by John Ulzheimer on 04/28/2006

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