Building credit: secured credit card vs. credit-builder loan?
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I'm looking into ways to boost my credit score before applying for a mortgage, and I'm kinda stuck between getting a secured credit card or going for one of those credit-builder loans. I've heard good things about both, but I'm not sure which one would be better or faster at improving my score. Anyone tried either of these methods? Curious to hear your experiences or if one worked better than the other for you.
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"I'm kinda stuck between getting a secured credit card or going for one of those credit-builder loans."
Secured cards worked faster for me personally - especially if you keep utilization super low. Credit-builder loans can help too, but they're slower since payment history builds gradually... What's your timeline looking like?
Secured cards definitely gave me quicker results too, but I wouldn't totally dismiss credit-builder loans. They're good if you're worried about overspending - forces you to save a bit while building credit. Depends if you're comfortable managing a card balance carefully or not...
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