How To Get A PERFECT Credit Score (For FREE)

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Experian:
Equifax:
Transunion:

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HOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE IS CALCULATED:

-35%: On-time Payment History
This means that you always pay your debts and credit cards on time, as agreed – without ever missing or being late on a payment.

-30%: Utilization Rate
This calculates how much credit you have available, versus how much of that you’re actually using. The less you use, the better.

-15%: Average Age Of Credit
Overall, lenders see that the longer you’ve had your accounts open for, and in good standing – the better the chances are that you will be a responsible, experienced borrower.

-10%: Types Of Credit
This means that lenders want you to have experience handling MULTIPLE types of loans, just to prove to them that you know how to handle different aspects of debt.

-10%: Number Of Credit Inquires
The more hard inquiries you have – the lower your score will be because lenders are worried that you’re out there actively trying to seek new loans and credit.

HOW I GOT AN 847 CREDIT SCORE:
No Late Payments – Ever. Credit was opened in 2012.
0-1% Credit Utilization Across Credit Cards
Average Age Of My Credit: 12.6 Years Old (Newest Account Over One Year)
Credit Mix: 8 Revolving Accounts out of 13. 6 Have been paid off, in full. 5 Mortgages, all paid on time. Large variety of past auto loans and other debts that have been successfully paid off.

HOW YOU CAN DO SOMETHING SIMILAR:

FIRST – Apply for a No Annual Fee Credit Card
The reason behind this is that – the longer your credit cards stay active – the longer your credit history remains open – and the more established your average account age will be.

SECOND – Always Pay Off Your Balances – IN FULL – By The Time They’re Due!
Never carry a balance on a credit card, and never spend money that you weren’t planning to spend, anyway. All it takes to build credit is a few small purchases that get paid off in full.

THIRD – Open ANOTHER no annual fee credit card after 6-12 months
The more credit you have, the lower your overall utilization, the more positive tradelines are reported…and, the higher your score will be.

FOURTH – after 12 months, you can apply for “rewards cards” like the American Express Gold.
Even though this one isn’t necessary for a good credit score, certain cards can be used in such a way that they not only pay for themselves – but, you can also turn a profit.

FIFTH – Continue adding “new” lines of credit over time.
Again, this one isn’t “required” to have a higher score, but it does help (OVER TIME) if you have a mortgage, auto loan, lease, or other payment plan.

And SIXTH – Once you’ve followed the above – Just Wait.
This is the part where patience goes a long way – and, once you get your score above 780 – you can pretty much get the lowest rates anywhere you go.

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  • @FinancialCharles says:

    well well well….. we meet again graham. welcome back

  • @Observational_D-Block says:

    817

    Everyone should post their credit score. Friendly contest!

    Edit: 37 years old. Credit report has been over 800 for at 10+ years and I don’t even try. I’ve always had automatic payments enabled.

    • @GrahamStephan says:

      Anything over 800 is impressive!

    • @Observational_D-Block says:

      @@GrahamStephan 37 years old. Credit report has been over 800 for at 10+ years and I don’t even try.
      I’ve always had automatic payments enabled!!!

    • @NathanBarbara-pk3vk says:

      On that Ramsey Plan! I like my money, don’t care about some stupid score.

    • @Observational_D-Block says:

      @@NathanBarbara-pk3vk I’ve got no use for my credit score as of now. But still got high AF whilst not caring about it!

    • @rossinverted says:

      When my score goes too high I get a new credit card for the free points/perks, so score isn’t the goal.

  • @wh880 says:

    So happy you’re back! Your videos are so helpful. Is that an amex black card I see in the thumbnail??

  • @plutodestroyer12 says:

    congratulations on your 850 credit score sir. here’s your 6.99% rate

  • @bobbyzzz69 says:

    Good advice!! Listen to him and in a few years your credit score will be great!

  • @dannycamacho5471 says:

    Thank you i didnt know about the freezing your accounts before this video

  • @sk8er4lifeez says:

    Congrats on that score holy moly!

  • @cndoubles says:

    More credit videos plz it was the first video I saw from your channel years ago

  • @laquick61 says:

    Due to life events, I was able to pay off all my cards. It is such a relief. I was able to get a car loan last December and all my scores are over 800.

  • @rubenvf9772 says:

    Wow Graham, I was actually talking to my wife about this tipic last week. and guess what, you read my mind. I’m actually sending this video to her. Thanks again.

  • @josh....... says:

    Another tip: If you have a credit card with an annual fee that you no longer want to use, don’t cancel it. Call the company and do a product change to a different card without a fee. You won’t get the sign up bonus, but the card history including the starting date will carry over.

  • @ericbrown4081 says:

    899(Canadian)… Credit is a “choose your own adventure” story. Choose wisely

  • @FrugalFamilyFocus says:

    I have an 825 score currently and didn’t piggy back. I opened a card at 18 and made a monthly purchase of a tank of gas until it was time to buy a house! Got a 2.5% mortgage, opened a rewards card with my husband so he could piggy back off me, and the rewards card pays us $35 per month to put our dining out on it. Like you, I religiously pay off my card anytime it has a balance at all. I’m amazed at the 847 though! I thought for sure I’d have to keep towing the line for 30+ years to get that high!

  • @Mafiakitty says:

    Girlfriend and I have 840+ credit scores: for 5+ years we’ve used less than a third of our credit card’s total and always paid it off at the end of the month.

  • @richardprice4839 says:

    The anti-Dave Ramsey 😂

  • @hectoralva6417 says:

    I like this style of video. Gram is more chill and not so rushed.

  • @victorbaird8220 says:

    Graham I have 14k invested in a Charles Schwab Roth IRA Account thanks to watching your videos when I was 16 years old. Keep up the excellent content

  • @user-sb1hu8wb4y says:

    23 years old with a 787 score. Been having simple credit cards since I was 19 and I can’t wait to hit that 800 score

  • @trippapplegate6226 says:

    Ive been watching you since I was 16/17 and im now 24. I’ve built a 822 credit score, emergency fund, retirement funds, debt free (other than full paid off monthly cards) and I’m saving for a house. All thanks to your videos. Big thank you to you graham

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