Quick Credit Fixes Can Be Risky

Shoring up your shabby credit score could be as easy as turning to eBay(EBAY Quote).

Sensing opportunity amid the distressed housing market, some companies are now offering borrowers quick ways to mend their credit scores. The companies promise to vastly lower loan costs by letting borrowers piggyback on the good credit of others.

The cost for such services starts in the hundreds of dollars and can reach into the thousands.

Credit scores are vitally important numbers, helping determine whether people qualify for loans, and if so, how high their interest rates will be. A good credit score can mean big savings -- so it's tempting for borrowers in need of refinancing to look into this option. ...