Your Credit Pathby Jeannette Perez
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What is credit repair?

How do I get my starting report and score?

Your credit report and score are different things. The report lists account information; a score is calculated from report information using a scoring model. A score alone will not show you everything you need to review.

Your Credit Path strategy starts with free reports through the official AnnualCreditReport.com website. Your Credit Path does not provide a bureau credit score. If your lender offers a score, check which model and bureau it uses before comparing numbers.

Get my free report instructions →

Next: What are credit repair services?

In this chapter
  1. What is credit repair?
  2. How long does fixing your credit take?
  3. Is credit repair legal?
  4. How does credit repair work?
  5. How is your credit score calculated?
  6. What hurts your credit score?
  7. How much does a credit repair service cost?
  8. Why is credit repair necessary?
  9. Can I work on my credit on my own?
  10. How do I get my starting report and score?
Other chapters
  1. Chapter 1: What is credit repair?
  2. Chapter 2: What are credit repair services?
  3. Chapter 3: What is DIY credit repair?
  4. Chapter 4: How can I improve my credit beyond disputes?