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11-04-2011, 08:52 AM | #1 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Establishing Credit OK, soooo.... any help on this??? This is probably bad but I am 21 and do not have credit. Problem is, how do I even start?! I applied thru my bank once and was denied. I tried to apply to CareCredit yesterday to help me with Jackson's upcoming dental medical bills but was denied due to lack of credit history. When I tried to get on my own cell phone plan, the same thing happened, so I am under my grandma's, but pay her monthly. How am I supposed to ever start credit, w/o credit history? I have a new car but my dad had to get it for me. Again, there was something about me having no credit history, etc, and for some reason when trying to put my name on the car (under my dads name), I forget why exactly but the dealership couldn't do it. I pay my insurance but again, it's under my dads name with me just listed as a driver. It's just kind of frustrating. I make payments and pay bills but am not getting any 'credit' for it. Both my parents aren't the smartest when it comes to financial stuff, so they don't help me too much in that regard. Oh and I get paid in cash basically under the table... usually it's less than $500/month - but sometimes it's a lot more, it depends. I am a pet sitter weekly but also do babysitting, other side jobs such as websites, working at moms salon, dad owns an alarm company I do stuff for, etc. I kept a good amount in my account from my birthday and such where I have a nice cushion to sit on in my bank now. What is a good starting point? What about a CapitalOne credit card... I have heard those are easy enough to apply for?
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11-04-2011, 08:57 AM | #2 |
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| We started establishing credit for our kids when they got their first cars. We co-signed loans for them. Why wouldn't your dad be a co-signer rather than putting the loan entirely in his name. If your bank won't do that, check with other banks. My kids also got credit cards with 300.00 limit. They charge small things on them, then pay them off every month. Now they both have each had 2 separate car loans that they've paid off early and our bank wouldn't have any problems working with them in the future. That's how we started establishing some credit for them.
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11-04-2011, 09:01 AM | #3 |
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| I feel you! My credit was null then not so good even though I've paid things on time and so on...Still don't have the perfect credit I want but I'm even closer now. The only way I got the credit needed was to buy a house. But I agree with Cha Cha...get yourself a low limit credit card and don't use it for a whole lot but keep the balance low enough so you can pay the little 10 dollar a month due.
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11-04-2011, 09:04 AM | #4 |
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| We helped our daughter do this when she was 18 so I don't remember all the details exactly bcuz she's 25 now - lol! Anyway, I think you'll have to go with a "secured" card because you lack credit history and the majority of your income is unverifiable. If I remember correctly, hubby & I added or co-signed a $500 limit on a card for our daughter. She would purchase something each month if it was cheap but at least once we had her buy something that she had to make 2-3 payments on --- because they want to see that you can manage your money. I don't recall how long before she got her own but it was probably 6-12 months later. Also, we co-signed on her car with her so that she could build more credit that way. I don't think anyone is giving out credit cards like they used to - too many people filed bankruptcy. They're really being cautious now. You wouldn't believe what we just went through to buy a house and we have excellant credit. Good Luck - I hope this helps.
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11-04-2011, 09:31 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Try places like Victorias Secret, most dept stores (Sears) and gas credit cards (like Chevron etc) to get started. Like others have said it's a sign of the times but it CAN be done. At first it may cost you a little extra but eventually the credit offers will start rolling in & then you'll be asking "How do I get them to stop sending this stuff?"! LOL
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11-04-2011, 09:37 AM | #6 |
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| I would check out a secure credit card. Also, the insurance must be in your name-- you may have to pay a bit more at first. Do some research on how to build credit. I know my daughter does not have credit and I had to co sign her lease, but next time I shouldn't. I also know they did get small credit cards to build credit. The more credit you have the more you can get. You want a card to keep so you can show long term credit. I did start my girls out when in High School, they abused it and now have to start over. But they are young and learned the lessons early. Good luck
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11-04-2011, 09:57 AM | #8 | |
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I agree with the others that said a secured credit card is probably your best start. Local credit unions are great for young credit builders as their lending rules are often more lenient. Basically you put $500 in a savings account that secures your credit card, and you in turn get a credit card that you can charge up to $500 on. The idea is that you still pay monthly payments for anything you buy and charge, but the $500 savings account is a security for the bank incase you default on your charges. That way, they don't have hardly any risk and you build credit through monthyly payments.
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11-04-2011, 10:16 AM | #9 |
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| Brit, are you a college student? If you are, working with a bank that works with college students is a another option. Around here, it is Commerce Bank. Under the employment history of the application identify yourself as a "student" and they often overlook the employment history and will start you off with a low limit card. Also, establish a checking/savings account with a bank. Once you've established a checking/savings account some banks will offer debit/credit cards that way too.
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11-04-2011, 12:46 PM | #10 |
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| We start with our kids when they get a their first job. The apply for a sml cd load,the money goes into a savings acct in the bank where it was accquired,payments are made, the savings acct is NOT touched. This takes approx 18 months. We have been with the same bank for 18yrs. Go to the bank if you have a debit card,ask to speak with a loan officer and tell them your delima. This is usually a small loan of about $1000. Because we did this with our son,he was able at the age of 19 to qualify for a car loan. We do NOT cosign for anything for our children. We love them but if they default it becomes our problem and effects our credit. |
11-04-2011, 01:02 PM | #11 | ||
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11-04-2011, 04:39 PM | #12 |
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| You've received some really good advice. I got my first credit card at Macy's the day after I turned 18 ha. Just don't get too caught up with department stores bc a year later I had a Victoria's Secret card, American Eagle, Gap and a bunch of other stores My credit card I got through my bank 2 months after turning 18. It was a student card. I would highly suggest trying to get one of these. Who do you have your car insurance with? I used to work for State Farm and I know they have a Student credit card that's really good. |
11-04-2011, 04:46 PM | #13 |
YT Addict | These days it is harder to get credit. Your parents could put you on one of their credit cards and that will show on your credit report as well. That is what I did for my kids and now they have their own credit but it was tough for them to get started. |
11-05-2011, 04:49 AM | #14 |
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| Boy it must be tough getting credit these days. Back when I was younger I had to establish my own credit, unfortunately I did not have parents to help with co-signing (lost both when I was very young). The two most important things I did was get a Checking and Saving account through my Credit Union. By keeping those accounts current for a few years I was able to get a credit card through them also and to this day I still use that Credit Union and have gotten/paid off many loans. I was able to join my Credit Union because the Uncle who raised me was a member, he gave me the advice to join- which I did. Brit, good credit is really important in life - it can effect everything from loan rates, to utility deposit and even your car insurance rate (I was shocked to learn the last one). I would like to suggest that you Google the name Clark Howard, he is consumer reporter who give some of the best advice on credit, lending and spending. I also like Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey a lot, I guess I am a little freaky about finances.
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11-05-2011, 09:22 PM | #15 |
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| Did you apply for all these credit cards recently? When you apply for credit cards one after the other within a 6 month span your credit score goes down and it increases the probability that you will get rejected for every card after that.
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