Reviews 2.7
39 total
K O
1 reviews US
I Do not recommend Credit Strong.
So you’re probably wondering if credit strong is a good idea looking for reviews on the service they claim to provide. Well remember that signing up will add additional debt to your credit that you will be paying down monthly and they claim to report. Just for signing up, there’s a non refundable $25 fee charged even if you decide to cancel Within 24 hrs they don’t make clear. What else is not clear? I couldn’t find any real reviews online.I would recommend the company Self for building your credit. They offer better benefits plus so many real reviews from real people sharing their experiences with Self.
Date of experience: July 03, 2020
Justin Gagnon
1 reviews US
They stole half of my money when I…
They stole half of my money when I cancelled and then tried to justify it. Use self lender. They don’t steal all your money when you close an account.
Date of experience: August 25, 2020
AH
1 reviews US
Do not believe in the fake made up…
Do not believe in the fake made up reviews that Credit Strong has they are horrible to work with, and really they progrom is a scam I repeat do not give your money to credit strong. My credit score went up by 3 points in 2 1/2 years! I wish someone shoud notify the department of fraud so we can file a class action lawsuit against Credit Strong!
Date of experience: May 04, 2022
Dennis L.
1 reviews US
Depositing is a cinch with them
Depositing is a cinch with them, super easy. Come time for your savings account to be unlocked and for you to withdraw however, another story. 2 weeks of back and forth with them to no avail. Make sure you don’t ever have to get a replacement debit card (even though the transactions with them were unrelated and never disputed) - guess I’m just counting down the days until they officially violate EFTA regulations and open themselves to some well deserved civil action.
Date of experience: May 05, 2022
Dennis - we're sorry to hear your experience. We're always working to improve our process and will take your feedback into consideration as we evaluate how we handle account closures.
CARLOS
1 reviews US
DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM
Wow..... I opened up the biggest accounts they have to offer, 2 of them, and I've been paying $110 a month on each. I've paid $1,210 and this is the amount they said im getting back. In total $622.39. I opened up these accounts because I was in a desperate situation where I needed some help to build my credit. I didn't know they took advantage of people that bad. If they would've told me I would be paying 52% of the money I deposited I would have never opened the account. I would have just used that money to get a secured account or something. Theres better alternatives than this. They took 52% of the money I've been paying because of "interest" This should be illegal. Ive never been ripped off this bad. Theres nothing that can justify paying this amount towards interest. I can't talk down on them completely because they do perform. They report to the 3 bureaus and it did help my score out. They're very responsive. But to charge that amount is absurd.
Date of experience: June 08, 2022
Carlos - we're sorry to hear your experience. Our largest MAGNUM accounts are designed to show you can handle a large amount of credit. They're long-term products (120 months) and like you'd see with other long-term debt products (think a car or home loan), in the early months of your loan, payments will be weighted towards interest. The details of our products can always be seen here and how the weighting between interest and principal changes over time: https://www.creditstrong.com/magnum-detail/
Burak Haşim Güneş
1 reviews US
I wish I have read the reviews before I…
I wish I have read the reviews before I have opened an account with them so here's what happened I have opened and Magnum account with the witches $10,000 and it is just because the website has seemed to be legit and after a month I have got charged for the first payment and there's nothing has been reported yet to the any credit bureau and obviously they don't report anything they just take your money and that's it
Date of experience: June 13, 2022
Burak - new credit lines may take time to appear on your credit profile based on how long it takes each credit bureau to update your account. Rest assured that your installment account and payment history are all reported each month to all 3 bureaus. You'll see the line on your credit profile as an installment account from Austin Capital Bank, the 5* rated independent community bank that powers CreditStrong.
Artex
1 reviews US
I truly recommend credit strong for…
I truly recommend credit strong for anyone who is trying to rebuild credit. I myself have had so many new doors open up since joining. I gained right at 100 points since joining, thanks for helping me get my credit where it needs to be. I now have very good credit. I could right a book about credit strong but I won't, just know it takes time but the progress surely pays off.
Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled we were able to help you on your credit building journey.
lê ali
1 reviews US
Eh. Meh. 😕
Like: Easy to use, easy to comprehend Website. Dislike: No App. Hasn't reported my last 2 or 3 payments. Customer support widget should be available. 1980’s-like support.
Date of experience: October 26, 2022
We'd love to help you with any support needed - our customer support team actively monitors our on-site chat widget during our hours of business (currently 7am-7pm CT, Monday-Friday). All payments are reported to all three major credit bureaus each month - if you're not seeing them, please give our customer service team a call at 833-850-0850.
Bryce
1 reviews US
Haven’t gained much from start.
Haven’t gained much from start.. but lost 65 points due to a debit card fraud mistake
Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Bryce - we're sorry to hear about your fraud challenges. Because credit scores are a compilation of all your credit-related activities, the impact of CreditStrong on your profile may be overwhelmed by a negative activity like you describe.
PEG SULLIVAN
1 reviews US
SCAM
I opened a small account a few years ago and thought oh this would be a great idea to open a larger one and have a little something growing. Well my husband died and I just couldn't afford to pay the 110 any longer. It takes a while for the "dust to settle" when someone dies. So i closed the account and I had paid 1000 in and they took 500 for "interest"!!!!
Date of experience: October 27, 2022
Peg - we're sorry to hear about your loss. Our MAGNUM products are designed to build large amounts of credit, and they are long-term products, with 120 month terms. As with any loan, in the early months of the product your payments will be heavily weighted towards interest, and transition towards principal over the term of the loan. You can see the amortization schedule see how your payments are allocated in each year of a MAGNUM plan here: https://www.creditstrong.com/magnum-detail/
DeAutry
1 reviews US
Prompt and knowledgeable service
Prompt and knowledgeable service
Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Thank you for your feedback!
George
1 reviews US
Very professional and courteous
Very professional and courteous. Two years
Date of experience: October 28, 2022
Thank you! We love hearing great feedback.
Will
1 reviews US
Definitely recommended
I've been with CS for almost a year and a half now and my Credit score has went up a good amount. They have a very helpful and responsive customer service team and email you several reminders so that you're not late making your monthly payments.
Date of experience: October 28, 2022
Thanks for the positive review! We're happy to be a part of your credit building journey!
Valsema Washington
1 reviews US
Credit Strong has helped me to elevate the strength of my credit
Credit Strong has helped me to help myself by assisting me with an opportunity to elevate the strength of my credit. I can create great opportunities for myself by establishing strong credit with the responsibility & discipline of paying consistently on time.
Date of experience: March 03, 2022
Valsema - we're thrilled to hear your experience! Thanks for being a part of the CreditStrong community.
MICHAEL GONZALEZ
1 reviews US
Credit strong offered me an opportunity…
Credit strong offered me an opportunity to build some credit history while also saving money.
Date of experience: November 01, 2021
Michael - we're glad to hear that CreditStrong has helped you build your credit profile! Thanks for being a part of the CreditStrong community.
Gem
1 reviews US
The representatives are helpful
The representatives are helpful. The process is straightforward in helping me meet my goals.
Date of experience: October 31, 2022
Thanks for your feedback! We love hearing good reports about our Customer Service team and will be sure to let them know the great callout.
Maria Ny
1 reviews US
It's helping my credit
It's helping my credit. I was recently able to qualify for a mortgage loan because of my CreditStrong credit rebuilder loan. Thanks, CreditStrong!
Date of experience: July 26, 2022
Maria - that's wonderful news! Congratulations on qualifying for a mortgage, we're happy to have been a part of your credit building journey.
Nicole
1 reviews US
waste of money
It is ineffective and takes half of what you pay. Customer service said the interest rate is 12% on payments “like a normal loan installment”, but in reality it’s 50%.
Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Nicole - we're sorry to hear about your experience. Everyone's credit profile is different, so the impact that CreditStrong's products have on your credit profile will vary. The amount of your payment that builds savings vs. is allocated to interest each month, like other installment loans, starts off weighted towards interest and shifts over time to be weighted towards principal (savings). The best products for our customers to quickly build savings are our Build & Save products or our REVOLV product, where 100% of your optional monthly payment goes directly to a savings account. Our Build and MAGNUM products are longer-term products that are not ideal for building savings at an accelerated pace.
Key
1 reviews US
Great credit builder
Great credit builder, however it takes forever to report to all three credit bureau’s.
Date of experience: November 03, 2022
Key, thanks for your feedback and for being part of the CreditStrong community! Keep in mind that while reports are sent to the credit bureaus on the same day each month, the speed with which bureaus process reports and update your credit profile may vary by bureau and month. It can often take several days or weeks for bureaus to update your profile, but your full payment history will always appear.
Wayne
1 reviews US
I’m not seeing information sent to the…
I’m not seeing information sent to the credit bureaus in a timely manner
Date of experience: November 03, 2022
Wayne - thank you for your feedback! Keep in mind that while reports are sent to the credit bureaus on the same day each month, the speed with which bureaus process reports and update your credit profile may vary by bureau and month. It can often take several days or weeks for bureaus to update your profile, but your full payment history will always appear.
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CreditStrong builds credit development products for consumers and small businesses. We're powered by Austin Capital Bank, a 5* rated independent community bank and member of the FDIC.
A strong credit score can open doors to credit cards, car loans, mortgages and more. It can help save money on insurance & utilities, aid in qualifying for apartment leases and so much more.
At CreditStrong, we believe a strong credit score is a foundational component of a strong financial future, and it should be accessible to all. With plans starting as low as $15/mo, you can choose they type of credit that's right for you, a payment that makes sense, and get started building today.
CreditStrong's products impact 90% of the factors used to calculate a consumer's FICO score, and are even designed to build savings at the same time as you build credit. We report to all three major consumer credit bureaus.
We even help small businesses build credit! With plans that let your small business choose between interest or no-interest offerings, we've got a solution that can help your business establish it's own credit profile. A business with a strong credit profile can often access beneficial invoicing terms, higher limits with suppliers, and funding options to help manage cash flow.
CreditStrong does not provide unsecured personal loans or credit cards - the savings you build will be accessible to you after your credit builder loan is complete, or after a period of time has elapsed, depending on the plan you select.
Individual results may vary. Unique experiences and past performance for individuals do not guarantee future results for other individuals.