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Building credit to buy a house: 13 best practices

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | September 6, 2023May 6, 2024

Building your credit to buy a house can take years, but these credit-building tips can help you get approved for a competitive mortgage rate faster.

Paying collections debt: a 5-step guide

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | September 6, 2023May 6, 2024

Paying collections debt can be stressful. Read our step-by-step guide to paying collections and protecting yourself in the process.

How to build credit with rent payments

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | September 6, 2023May 6, 2024

Build credit with rent payments by choosing the best rent reporting service for you. Explore your rent payment options here.

What is a goodwill letter? + template

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | August 15, 2023September 17, 2024

A goodwill letter is a correspondence that asks creditors to remove negative remarks from your credit reports. Use our template to draft your own letter.

Debt consolidation: What it is & how it works

REVIEWED BY Lexington Law | August 13, 2023December 11, 2024

When multiple due dates for various debts start to feel overwhelming, debt consolidation can help you feel more in control of your debt repayments.

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Building credit to buy a house: 13 best practices

Paying collections debt: a 5-step guide

How to build credit with rent payments

What is a goodwill letter? + template

Debt consolidation: What it is & how it works