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Poor Credit Rating
Poor credit scores can prevent you from getting the credit you need, or can cause you to pay higher interest rates or fees for loans. Poor scores could cause you to be declined when you try to refinance your mortgage, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars. Because credit scores reflect the information in your credit report, you can take action to ensure your credit scores qualify you for the credit you need.
Get advice on why you might have bad credit scores and what you can do to make them better.
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