I am planning on buying a hosue and recently checked my credit score...its not so good. I have made a few late payments recently after getting robbed I fell behind. (two late payments) Plus I have a charge off on my credit score which is 5 years old, back when I first turned 18 and got approved for a credit card in the mail. Now my credit score is 600. I don't want any :quick fixes" that are illegal or fraud, and I don't want to hire a company. How long does it take my score to raise....by doing in the right way.