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NVRmortgages.com reminds Canadians about the importance of maintaining and
monitoring their credit rating |
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News Wire - 12/23/2002
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TORONTO, Dec 23, 2002 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
During the busy holiday shopping season, many Canadians will be enjoying the
convenience that credit cards can offer. While using credit cards can offer some
clear benefits, it is important to remember to use credit responsibly and be
aware of your ability to repay.
Managing finances effectively will help you maintain a good credit rating.
Maintaining a good credit rating is important because your credit history is
considered when applying for a mortgage, car loan, credit card or other form of
consumer credit. Your credit score is calculated based on a number of aspects
within your credit history that demonstrates how well you have managed credit in
the past.
To help you maintain a positive credit rating, NVRmortgages.com would like to
remind Canadians of the following:
1. Protect your rating by always paying bills on time, even if it's just
the minimum payment.
2. Don't overextend yourself. Be realistic about your borrowing needs and
your ability to pay back what you have borrowed.
3. Avoid surprises. Review your credit bureau report on a regular basis
(e.g. annually) and especially prior to applying for any new
financing.
4. Inaccuracies could hurt your credit rating. If you believe your credit
report contains errors, contact the lender involved. You can also
dispute the information with the credit bureau who will conduct an
investigation and report back to you.
5. Information on how to obtain your credit bureau report is available
from Equifax Canada at 1-800-685-1111 or online at www.equifax.com and
from TransUnion at 1-866-525-0262 or online at www.tuc.ca.
It is important that Canadians understand how their credit rating impacts their
ability to acquire financing and how important it is to know what their credit
rating is. Following these tips can help ensure that when borrowing
becomes an appropriate option for your financial plan, you will have access to
financing at the lowest possible rates of interest.
NVRmortgages.com is one of North America's premier mortgage
NVRmortgages.com offers a diverse range of products and services including
personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. For more
information please visit www.nvrmortgages.com.
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NVRmortgages.com is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender