Be in control of bad credit (6)

I believe the answer is:
direct
'be in control' is the definition.
'direct' can be an answer for 'control' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'be in' bit.
'bad credit' is the wordplay.
'bad' indicates an anagram.
'credit' anagrammed gives 'DIRECT'.
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Instruct" , "Take charge, of a company or film say" , "Point the way" , "Take charge, of company or performance say" , "Show someone the way" .)
