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What is a Business Credit Score?

August 15, 2019

Similar to personal credit scores, business credit scores help secure financing for your company. But there are some key differences. Learn what makes your business credit score unique. Read more.

What is Available Credit?

August 13, 2019

What does the term "available credit" mean? Here's what you need to know. Read more.

What is Debt-to-Income Ratio?

August 8, 2019

Because this number can make or break your next loan application, it is important to understand. Read this guide to learn more. Read more.

8 Startling Signs You Have Too Much Debt

August 6, 2019

How do you know if you have too much debt? Here are some ways to tell if you have too much debt, why getting more credit might not be the right solution, and some ideas that could help you break the debt cycle. Read more.

Things You Should Never Pay for When it Comes to Credit

July 30, 2019

There are countless services that promise to improve your credit – for a free. Whether or not you should pay for it is the real question. Here are things you should never pay for when it comes to credit. Read more.

How to Avoid Credit Repair Scams

July 23, 2019

Fraud artists often play on people in desperate situations. Learn what to watch out for when it comes to credit repair scams, so you don't fall victim. Read more.

7 Possible Credit Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

July 18, 2019

Keep your focus on these common credit pitfalls to avoid them in your own personal finances. Read more.

Fixing Errors on Your Credit Report (By Yourself, For Free)

July 16, 2019

You don't need to hire credit repair, you can fix errors on your credit score by yourself. Here's how... Read more.

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1. All Credit Builder Accounts made by Lead Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, Sunrise Banks, N.A. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender or Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. Subject to ID Verification. Individual borrowers must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and at least 18 years old. Valid bank account and Social Security Number are required. All loans are subject to consumer report review and approval. Results are not guaranteed. Improvement in your credit score is dependent on your specific situation and financial behavior. Failure to make monthly minimum payments by the payment due date each month may result in delinquent payment reporting to credit bureaus which may negatively impact your credit score. This product will not remove negative credit history from your credit report. All loans subject to approval. All Certificates of Deposit (CD) are deposited in Lead Banks, Member FDIC, Sunrise Banks, N.A., Member FDIC or Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. 2. Personal Loans – proceeds are available in as little as one business days. These optional offers are not a Lead Bank, product or service, nor does Lead Bank endorse this offer. These optional offers are not a Sunrise Banks, N.A. product or service, nor does Sunrise Banks endorse this offer. These optional offers are not a Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A. product or service, nor does Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A., endorse this offer.

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