Article: Credit Card Debt ? Watch Your Credit Report And Your Bill

Credit Card Debt ? Watch Your Credit Report And Your Bill

Most consumers are aware of the importance of their credit report. This document, offered to consumers and lenders by the three major credit bureaus, offers a fairly complete list of financial transactions and debts incurred by a consumer. Lenders examine the report, along with the associated FICO score, to determine whether a consumer is worthy of receiving additional credit or loans. What many consumers may not know is that credit card companies regularly check their credit reports, and unfavorable entries may result in a higher interest rate on their credit cards.



We have previously noted that many credit card companies employ something known as a ?universal default clause? in their terms of service. This clause allows the company to raise interest rates on the customer?s...
 

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Credit Card Debt ? Watch Your Credit Report And Your Bill

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