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Bad Credit

Bad credit is a term used to describe a poor credit rating or low credit score. Common practices that can damage a credit rating include making late payments, skipping payments, exceeding card limits, allowing a home to go into foreclosure or declaring bankruptcy. "Bad Credit" can result in being denied credit when applying for loans or credit cards.


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