 TITLE: What to Do After You Were Denied a Refinance CONTENT: Improve Your Credit for Future Success\n--------------------------------------\nAll along, keep a close watch on your credit report. Remember, lenders always read them and the credit scores that are derived from the listed information. Get your free Experian report on a regular basis and read it for accuracy. Watch the progress of your credit score and consider free credit monitoring to catch and offset fraudulent activity that can cause credit troubles.\nImproving your credit now can help you avoid a denial the next time you apply for credit. Paying down credit card bills and making sure all your payments are two steps you can take right now to start improving your credit and getting on a solid financial path.\nAlso consider enrolling in Experian Boost™† . You can add your phone and utility bills to your Experian credit report, and on-time payments will work in your scoring favor (at no cost to you). When you're prepared to try your hand at refinancing again, your credit reports and scores should also be ready. END