Rebuilding credit after incarceration is one of the most critical—and most overlooked—steps in successful reentry. Without credit, you can't rent an apartment, buy a car, or start a business.
Step-by-Step Credit Recovery
Step 1: Get Your Credit Reports
Request free reports from all three bureaus at annualcreditreport.com. Review for errors and outdated information.
Step 2: Dispute Inaccuracies
Many formerly incarcerated individuals have errors on their reports from identity theft or bills that accrued during incarceration. Dispute everything that's inaccurate.
Step 3: Start Building New Credit
- Secured credit cards (start with 00-500 deposit)
- Credit-builder loans from community development financial institutions
- Becoming an authorized user on a trusted person's account
Step 4: Practice Smart Habits
Keep utilization below 30%, pay on time every month, and avoid new debt.
Resources Available
Free My People Ministries, in partnership with Mind Over Nines and Full Circle LLC, offers free credit counseling and financial literacy workshops.
"The Lord will open to you His good treasure." - Deuteronomy 28:12
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