Credit.com Launches "Credit Score Compass" to Help Consumers Navigate Complex Financial Landscape.Free Interactive Estimator Developed by Credit Industry Insider SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Credit.com, a leading credit education and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. company, today announced the launch of its "Credit Score Compass," a free online tool that allows consumers to easily gain insight into where they stand with their credit. Based on their unique knowledge of common scoring methods, Credit.com's industry experts developed the free online interactive tool to help consumers discern dis·cern v. dis·cerned, dis·cern·ing, dis·cerns v.tr. 1. To perceive with the eyes or intellect; detect. 2. To recognize or comprehend mentally. 3. their estimated credit score and better understand how it impacts the way lenders view them with regards to product approval. In addition, the Compass helps eliminate common credit misconceptions Misconceptions is an American sitcom television series for The WB Network for the 2005-2006 season that never aired. It features Jane Leeves, formerly of Frasier, and French Stewart, formerly of 3rd Rock From the Sun. . As experts in credit-related identity theft issues, Credit.com designed the Compass to function without requiring consumers to enter potentially sensitive personal information or accessing secure data. After applicants answer a few questions on past credit and loan history, the Compass produces an estimated credit score. The Compass suggests tools, tips and products tailored to the individual's immediate needs with a long term goal of improving their overall credit rating. Using this advice in conjunction with responsible credit behavior, consumers can work toward improving their overall credit score. For those who already know their score, the Compass still provides useful products and information to enhance the way they manage their credit. Consumers can use the tool to test the potential impact of future financial changes on their credit score. "Consumers often misunderstand mis·un·der·stand tr.v. mis·un·der·stood , mis·un·der·stand·ing, mis·un·der·stands To understand incorrectly; misinterpret. credit basics and this confusion can hurt them in the end," said Credit.com CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Adam Levin lev·in n. Archaic Lightning. [Middle English levene, levin; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.] , who is a former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that is responsible for protecting the public "from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services. . "By answering a few simple questions, our online Compass not only helps consumers get an accurate estimate of their credit score, it offers a path for improving their overall credit rating." About Credit.com, Inc. Credit.com, a leading credit education and financial services company, provides some of the Web's premier practical information, education and products. Credit.com was established in 1995 to give consumers access to comprehensive education, information and "best of breed" credit products. The goal is to help consumers with any credit standing to establish, rebuild, enhance and effectively use credit. Credit.com works with industry experts to create clear paths for consumers looking to improve their finances. For more information, go to: www.credit.com. |
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