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It’s easier than ever to check your credit score. Your banks, credit union, credit card issuer, and a handful of online memberships sites all offer free access. However, while it generally doesn’t make sense to pay for something you can get for free, there are times when you might want to open your wallet.

Developing good credit is an ongoing process that starts with understanding how credit reporting works. Follow these five steps to start maximizing your credit.

Jerry Nemorin is the Founder and former CEO of LendStreet Financial, a company that helps its consumers rebuild their financial lives.

Buying a home? MMI offers a variety of homebuyer counseling and education certificate programs, available online and over the phone. Learn more about our homebuyer education.

Need more than just debt counseling advice? MMI can help you resolve your credit and debt problems with a structured debt management plan.

A debt management plan (or DMP) is a way to get yourself out of debt and rebuild your credit, all while making monthly payments that fit your budget. They can be extremely beneficial for someone who is in over their head with debt and needs help getting a handle on it.

Utilizing a debt management plan (DMP) to reduce your credit card interest rates and lower your monthly payments may seem like a great idea, but there are some drawbacks as well. Whether or not a debt management plan is the right move for you will ultimately depend on your unique financial situation.

Debt management plans (DMP) and bankruptcy are two very powerful tools designed to help financially stressed consumers get out of debt, but they work very differently. Here are some key things to know.

Debt consolidation can be a helpful tool if you're struggling to repay your debts. But debt consolidation comes in many forms, each with their own set of pros and cons. Learn all you can about debt consolidation before taking the next step.

Debt Management Plans (DMP) and debt settlement are both ways to pay off debt, but they work differently. They also have different consequences, so it’s important to understand how they both work so that you can make the right decision for you.

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National Foundation for Credit Counseling

MMI is a longstanding member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), the nation’s largest nonprofit financial counseling organization. Founded in 1951, the NFCC’s mission is to promote financially responsible behavior and help member organizations like MMI deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.
Council On Accreditation

MMI is proudly accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. COA’s thorough, peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to ensure that organizations like MMI are providing the highest standard of service and support for clients and employees alike.
Financial Counseling Association of America

MMI is a proud member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA), a national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services.
Department of Housing and Urban Development

MMI is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide consumer housing counseling. The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD provides support services directly and through approved, local agencies like MMI.