Applying for loans can cause credit score drops

The point of having a good credit score is to get approved for loans with good rates. However, applying for a loan will ding a credit score.
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Credit rating bureaus have double standard for handling disputes

Credit rating bureaus have a V.I.P. list for preferential treatment when it comes to error corrections.
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Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit

Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
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Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

Experian to include rental data in credit reports

Thanks to Experian RentBureau, some tenants will now be able to contribute to a good credit score by maintaining consistent rental payments.
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Experian adding renter history to credit scores calculations

Experian, the credit bureau, is adding rent payment history to its formula for calculating credit scores, which is good news for many people.
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