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What's a Credit Report and How Does it Affect Your Life?
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… What's a Credit Report and How Does it Affect Your Life? Credit report – … own credit report? Yes. You have the right to request one free copy of your credit report each year from each of the …
What's a Credit Score and How Can You Improve Yours?
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… What's a Credit Score and How Can You Improve Yours? A credit score is … do not impact your credit score. You can also get free scores from a number of financial institutions — … used models used by lenders. Just like your credit report may come from Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion, your …
Free Annual Credit Reports
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… Free Annual Credit Reports An amendment to the federal Fair Credit … credit reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. How to request …
Taking Control of Your Credit Report
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… Taking Control of Your Credit Report It's a smart personal policy to check your credit … Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. You may request a free copy of your credit report from each bureau once every …
How to Start Building Credit
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… How to Start Building Credit Believe it or not, when you apply for credit, having … over the years. If you’re denied credit, you can request a free copy of your credit report to see if there is an error on it, and then have …
Mortgage Acronyms
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… FRM = Fixed-Rate Mortgage HELOC = Home Equity Line of Credit HUD = (U.S. Department of) Housing and Urban … and every year thereafter. Annual Mortgagor Statement - A report sent to the mortgagor each year. The report shows how … Source: Labor Department. Clear Title - A title that is free of clouds, liens, disputed interests or legal questions …
Can’t Make Your Next Credit Card or Loan Payment? Here’s What to Do
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… Can’t Make Your Next Credit Card or Loan Payment? Here’s What to Do Unexpected … Understand how missed payments impact your credit report As you evaluate your options, it’s important to … why we've partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness, a free financial resource that helps with all things personal …
Watch: How to Check Your Credit Report
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… Watch: How to Check Your Credit Report You know your credit report is important...but when's … check out our guided notes and key . As a member, you have free access to financial coaching from our partners at …
How to Read Your Credit Report
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… Learn how to access a free copy of your credit report and the importance of reviewing and understanding the …
How to Get Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage
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… the process is crucial. When you work with Virginia Credit Union, your mortgage loan officer (MLO) will get to … a payment could look like for you. 2. Check your credit report Your MLO will pull a credit report as part of the … of what to expect ahead of time. Start by requesting your free report from annualcreditreport.com , and consider paying …
How the Power Payment Debt Payoff Strategy Works
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… and minimum payments. Use your most recent statements and credit report as your guide. You can get your free credit report at annualcreditreport.com . You can use a …
9 Steps to Smarter Car Buying
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… to see how much car you can afford . 2. Monitor your credit. Review your credit reports. To ensure the accuracy of … that may need work, use the credit bureaus’ annual credit report service to get free copies of your reports at www.annualcreditreport.com …
How to Avoid Fees
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… Sign up for Overdraft Protection from savings or a line of credit. A $5 overdraft transfer fee is much less than an … balance. See more information Avoid ATM fees Use fee-free ATMs at VACU and all Wawa® and Sheetz® stores in … is right for your finances. Taking Control of Your Credit Report It's a smart personal policy to check your credit …
Financial Health Check-up
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… of lessons, from cutting down debt to pumping up your credit, wherever you need a boost, we got you! Get started As a member, you have free access to financial coaching from our partners at … budget, save, and more! Taking Control of Your Credit Report It's a smart personal policy to check your credit …
Watch: How to Crush Your Debt
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… a little extra help? As a VACU member, you have access to free financial coaching through our partners at GreenPath. … More Resources Personalized Financial Counseling Virginia Credit Union wants to help our members achieve their … helps with all things personal finance. What's a Credit Report and How Does it Affect Your Life? Your credit …
Debit Card Information & FAQs
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… debit card for shopping and payment of services Select “credit” and your purchase is handled by Mastercard® Or, … your debit card at ATMs anywhere & save on fees. Get cash free of any ATM fees at VACU ATMs and at ATMs in all Wawa® … if your debit card is lost or stolen: Lock your card and report it lost/stolen in the Manage Cards feature of online …
Personalized Financial Counseling
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… goals happen, together. As a valued member of Virginia Credit Union, we’re all about helping you reach your version … non-profit, GreenPath Financial Wellness , to offer you free individualized counseling, guidance, and educational … an informed decision on which is best for you. Credit Report Review What exactly is a credit report? And how should …
10 Steps to Financial Success
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… you're interested in comparing quotes. 7. Establish a good credit history. Your credit report is a record of your credit payment history. Before … why we've partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness, a free financial resource that helps with all things personal …
Steps to Get Out of Debt
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… true financial obligations look like by obtaining your free credit report at annualcreditreport.com. You’ll be able to visualize …
Our History
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… Our History 1920s Virginia Credit Union was originally chartered as State Employees’ … area. Four branches relocated to new, larger facilities. Free ATM access was expanded, including more VACU ATMs and … opened in Richmond's East End and on West Broad Street. Free ATM access was expanded through ATMs at all Sheetz® …