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Oregon Credit Repair

It is easy to forget sometimes that this country is still moving and shaking geologically.  Our biggest familiarity with volcanoes is Hawaii, not physically attached, and more and more people are too young to remember the catastrophic explosion of Mount St. Helen’s in Washington State. 

Oregon lies in that same Cascades range and because they are still and silent, we don’t always remember that many of those granite giants are merely sleeping, not dead.  Even Mt. Mazama, with Crater Lake National Park nestled where it blew its top so long ago, is simply quiescent. 

If your life is like a dozing volcano, ready to blow without much warning, it is probably a good idea to get started on your Oregon credit repair sooner than later.

Credit Repair Possible

There may have come a time when you were so buried in debt that the only goal that seemed even slightly realistic was not getting washed away by the lahar.  You may be at that point now.  Even if you are, there are ways to affect credit repair without declaring bankruptcy or changing your name and moving to France.

If you have equity, such as a home, you may be able to qualify for a debt consolidation loan. It will help by putting much or all of your high and variable interest debt under a single loan with a lower, fixed interest rate.  Even a few points less can lead to considerable savings over both the short and long term.  The savings will, in turn, make it easier to pay down or keep up with other bills.

It is also important to know exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are.  This means sitting down with your entire financial life spread out in front you and seeing what lies where.  You should also request copies of your credit reports.  These have the data that makes up your credit score and it will help you to see what anyone running a credit check on you will see.  It is also good to look for errors, as they crop up fairly frequently and can make a bad situation worse.

Bankruptcy Doesn’t Have To Be The End

It is also possible that you will need to file for bankruptcy, but believe it or not, this too can be part of your Oregon credit repair, as there are several types and, done right, you may be able to begin rebuilding your credit almost at once.  If you go this route, it is wise to do as much research as possible and even invest in a bankruptcy attorney, as this will help you to make sure you are taking the right steps to make things better.