Credit repair and restoration - Version 1.0 Sometimes things in life happen that are beyond your control. This could be the loss of a job, divorce, reduced income or maybe even a personal tragedy. These events can be life altering and usually have an effect on your credit rating. If your credit score declines you need to look for ways to help repair credit. You may not even realize that your score has been reduced until you apply for a credit card or a loan and get rejected. After the initial shock you have to take action to fix that score.One of the first things you need to do is order a copy of your credit report. There are three main credit reporting bureaus, so you need to see copies from each of them. Looking at your credit report is the best way to know what you need to work on and if there are any incorrect facts. After you review your reports then you need to take action to get your numbers as high as possible. To do this make sure you pay all your bills on time. Past due means low scores. 35% of your score is related to how timely you pay your bills. In