Before anything else, I would like to ask the following questions:
- Do you feel that your world come to an end since you had a bad credit record in the past?
- Do you feel depressed when knowing that you cannot avail of loans advertised by credit companies because of not having a credit history?
- Do you feel insecure being the only one in a group of friends who do not own a credit card?
If you have answered yes to all three questions, this article will help you snap out of morbidity, depression and insecurity that you are experiencing right now. Read each statement carefully to change your current situation.
First and foremost, it is fine even if you have a bad credit record. Just like any offender, expect a reprieve in the form of secured cards. These cards require collateral in the form of a deposit bank account. The value of collateral is approximately equal to the credit limit assigned to you.
Credit card companies require collateral for issuance of secured cards because it is risky to grant credit to somebody with bad credit records or those with no credit records at all. These collaterals will be held on to by credit card companies in the event that a credit card user decides to screw up. Screwing up does not have to be intentional since there are certain circumstances which are way beyond our control.
Going back, it is always important for a user to understand how a card works to maximize its uses. It is just like any other credit cards which you can use in hotels, airline bookings, department & grocery stores and other business establishments. The difference with secured cards from other credit cards is that you determine its credit limit. Obtaining them entails fees for sign up and annual membership fee. Do not forget that they also charge interest for every use of the card. There are a lot of companies that offer this kind of card. All you have to do is pick up a card that will suit you best and to make sure that the advantages of having it outweigh the disadvantages that it will bring.
It must be remembered that every time you use a secured card, you are redeeming yourself from the reputation of being a bad borrower. It is a good thing to know that there are credit bureaus which oversee this overall management of your card. This will definitely help you shape up if by nature you are a delinquent borrower. It is with cooperation that this endeavor will be successful.
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