How to Boost Your Credit at WWFCU

Is your credit not as good as it could be? You’re not alone. About 20% of Americans have credit in the poor to fair range (669 or lower). WWFCU is always looking out for its members and your financial health. So, we thought we’d share a few general tips on how to boost your credit and some specific things you can do at WWFCU to help as well.

How to Increase Your Credit Score

  • Review and Fix Your Credit Report– You’re allowed one free credit report per year from one of the major reporting agencies (TransUnion, Equifax and Experian) at annualcreditreport.com. Review the report to make sure it’s accurate and contact the credit reporting agency and creditor to dispute any errors.
  • Contact Your Creditors – If you’re going through a tough financial time, credit unions, banks and other creditors are usually more willing to work with you if you reach out to them beforeyou default on your payments or even if you’re already missing a few payments.
  • Set Up Payment Reminders – Stop letting payments slip through the cracks by setting up payment reminders on your calendar or through an app, or by setting up automatic bill pay on your main checking account.
  • Diversify Your Accounts – To build credit, you need a good combination of both revolving and installment credit. Credit reporting agencies like seeing both, especially if you have a good payment history with both kinds of credit. This includes credit cards, personal loans, auto loans, mortgages, etc.
  • Shop Around – Just because your credit has hit rock bottom, that doesn’t mean you can’t build your credit. There are secured credit cards and quick loans to help build your payment history and improve your score.

How WWFCU Can Help Boost Your Credit Score

If you have any questions about the WWFCU products listed above or need additional help, stop by our branch or call a Member Service Specialist at (734)721-5700.

SHARE
Moving Towards Your Financial Success!
Member Service: (734) 721-5700


wwfcu.org

You are about to open a window to a third party website.

WWFCU is not responsible for the content of the third party website.

WWFCU does not represent either the third party or the user if the two parties enter into a transaction.

Privacy and security policies may differ from those practiced by WWFCU.

Do you wish to continue?

You will be redirected to

Click the link above to continue or CANCEL