Why Establish New Accounts?
Good credit is valuable. Having the ability to borrow funds allows us to buy things we would otherwise have to save for years to afford: homes, cars, a college education. Before creditors lend money, they need to be assured that the funds will be repaid. If you do not have a credit history, lenders do not know whether or not they should give you money. Without any credit history, they can’t tell if you are a responsible debt-payer or a bad risk.
Credit History
How do you manage debt? If you have credit cards or have borrowed money before, you have a history that shows prospective lenders whether you are creditworthy by revealing details about the amount of debt you already have, how many credit cards you have, and whether you make payments on time.It's easy to qualify for credit if you have a good credit history, but what if you have never used credit before? This is a common problem for people who just started working, those who work in the home, people who always pay in cash, and those who do not have assets or accounts in their own names. For them, the first step is to establish a credit history.
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