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Ftc Credit Report Repair Facts – for Consumers
Mike Clover asked:
The FTC claims that Credit Report Repair may be better for you if you do it yourself. You have seen advertisements on TV, local newspapers, internet. All of these credit report repair companies claim the following:
* "Credit Problem? No Problem!"
* " We can get rid of bad credit problems – 100% guaranteed"
* "We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, bad loans and tax liens from your credit file forever
The FTC says "Don’t believe these statements. The only thing that will fix your credit is time, conscious effort, and a personal debt repayment plan will improve your credit report.
This article will explain how you can improve your creditworthiness and gives legitimate resources for low or no cost help.
The Scam
All over the US companies appeal to families and individuals that have bad credit problems. They promise for a fee, to clean up your credit report so you can get a car loan, a home mortgage, a job or even a insurance. The fact is, they cannot deliver. After you pay them hundred of dollars or even thousands of dollars in fees, these companies do absolutely nothing to improve your credit report. They typically vanish with your money says the FTC.
Warning Signs
If you feel credit repair with one of these companies is your choice, look out for the following.
* Companies that want you to pay before services are rendered
* Companies that don’t tell you your legal rights and what you cannot do yourself for free
* Companies that recommend that you don’t contact the credit reporting companies
* Companies that recommend you create a new identity by way of Identification Number.
* Companies that advise you to dispute all information in your credit report
Under the Credit Repair Organizations Act, credit repair companies cannot require you to pay until they have completed services they claim they can provide. The FTC says to get what they claim they can do in written, and once it is done then pay them.
The FACTS
No one can legally remove accurate information from you credit report. If you owe the debt, it will be on there for 7 years from original collection date. The law allows you the consumer to dispute inaccurate information on your report for FREE. There is no cost to you for doing this. Everything a credit repair company does for a fee, you can do it yourself for FREE. This is all in accordance to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
v You are entitled to Free Credit Report if you are denied for the following
1. Credit Application
2. Insurance
3. Employment
You are to ask for this report within 60 days of receiving this notification. You are also entitled to the free report if you are unemployed and are about to apply for job, if you are on welfare, or if your report is inaccurate because of fraud including identity theft.
v All 3 Credit Bureaus – Equifax, Trans Union and Experian are required to provide you once a year with a Free Credit Report. In order to get this report you must go to annualcreditreport.com.
v You are allowed to dispute items that are not yours for free. Under the FCRA any company that is reporting information about you that is inaccurate, this information must be updated correctly. If you owe the debt it will not be removed.
Step One
The consumer credit reporting company that is reporting information incorrectly about you must be informed in writing what information is inaccurate. You are to include a copy of documents backing your claim. You are to clearly identify in the claim the following
1. Your full name
2. Address
3. The item in the report that you are disputing
4. The request that it should be removed or corrected
5. Enclose a copy of the report and circle the item in question.
Your credit report dispute letter may look something like this:
Date
You’re Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Re: Disputing Inaccuracies on My Credit Report
Name of Credit Reporting Bureau
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing for two (2) reasons:
1. To dispute certain information in my credit file; and
2. To have you investigate/re-investigate and remove inaccurate information from
my Credit Report and prevent its re-insertion. The item(s) I dispute are encircled
on the attached copy of the credit report and further identified by (identify the
items by name of source, such as creditor or tax court, etc. and identify type of
item, such as credit account, judgment, etc.)This item is (inaccurate or
incomplete) because (describe what is inaccurate or incomplete and why). I am
requesting that the item be deleted (or whatever specific change you are
requesting) to correct the information.(If you are enclosing documents such as
copies of cancelled checks, payment records, court documents, send copies
only, you should always retain the originals — and use the following sentence.)
Enclosed are copies of the following documents supporting my position:
1.
2.
3.
Please reinvestigate this (these) matter(s) and (delete or correct) the disputed
items within the time frame required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and
inform me in writing of the outcome. Thank you for your time and consideration in
this matter.
Sincerely,
________________________
(Signature)
Your name
Once the investigation is complete, whether they removed the item or not, the creditor must give you something in writing. If the information was deemed incorrect, then they must remove it, and not put it back on your report.
Step Two
Advise the creditor or other information provider, in writing, that you dispute an item. Be sure to include copies only, not your original supporting your claim. The creditors usually provide an address for disputes. If the creditor reports the items to the 3 credit bureaus, they must include the dispute during the reporting time. If you are correct, the creditor must remove the item from the Bureaus it’s reporting too.
For information on "How to Dispute Credit Report Errors, go to ftc.gov/credit.
The reporting of correct information
When negative information is being reported about you, and it’s accurate the only way it will go away is with time. A consumer credit reporting company can report negative information about you for 7 years and bankruptcies for 10 years. Judgments can be reported for 7 years or until the statue of limitations run out.
Credit Repair Organization Act
By law credit repair companies must give you a copy of the "Consumer Credit File Rights Under State and Federal Law" before you sign any contract. They must also give you a written contract that specifies your rights and obligations. Read these documents carefully before you sign anything.
Example of what a credit report company cannot do:
v Charge you for anything until services have been completed
v Make false claims about there services
v Provide any services until they have your signature on a written contract and have completed a 3 day waiting period. During this time you may cancel the contract without any fees occurred.
v Payment terms for services rendered, along with total cost
v Detailed description of services you are paying for
v How long it will take to achieve results
v Any guarantees they offer
v Company address and name
Check your Credit Report at least 4 to 5 times a year.
Even if you don’t have poor credit, you need to know what’s on your credit report. Here are some good reasons per the FTC.
v Because the information it contains may affect whether you get a loan and the payment terms for that loan
v Make sure the information is accurate, complete, and up to date before you apply for a mortgage, credit card, car, insurance or even a job.
v To help guard against identity theft
Hopefully this has shed some light on credit repair, and the importance of have a recent copy of your free credit report.
DALLAS
The FTC claims that Credit Report Repair may be better for you if you do it yourself. You have seen advertisements on TV, local newspapers, internet. All of these credit report repair companies claim the following:
* "Credit Problem? No Problem!"
* " We can get rid of bad credit problems – 100% guaranteed"
* "We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, bad loans and tax liens from your credit file forever
The FTC says "Don’t believe these statements. The only thing that will fix your credit is time, conscious effort, and a personal debt repayment plan will improve your credit report.
This article will explain how you can improve your creditworthiness and gives legitimate resources for low or no cost help.
The Scam
All over the US companies appeal to families and individuals that have bad credit problems. They promise for a fee, to clean up your credit report so you can get a car loan, a home mortgage, a job or even a insurance. The fact is, they cannot deliver. After you pay them hundred of dollars or even thousands of dollars in fees, these companies do absolutely nothing to improve your credit report. They typically vanish with your money says the FTC.
Warning Signs
If you feel credit repair with one of these companies is your choice, look out for the following.
* Companies that want you to pay before services are rendered
* Companies that don’t tell you your legal rights and what you cannot do yourself for free
* Companies that recommend that you don’t contact the credit reporting companies
* Companies that recommend you create a new identity by way of Identification Number.
* Companies that advise you to dispute all information in your credit report
Under the Credit Repair Organizations Act, credit repair companies cannot require you to pay until they have completed services they claim they can provide. The FTC says to get what they claim they can do in written, and once it is done then pay them.
The FACTS
No one can legally remove accurate information from you credit report. If you owe the debt, it will be on there for 7 years from original collection date. The law allows you the consumer to dispute inaccurate information on your report for FREE. There is no cost to you for doing this. Everything a credit repair company does for a fee, you can do it yourself for FREE. This is all in accordance to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
v You are entitled to Free Credit Report if you are denied for the following
1. Credit Application
2. Insurance
3. Employment
You are to ask for this report within 60 days of receiving this notification. You are also entitled to the free report if you are unemployed and are about to apply for job, if you are on welfare, or if your report is inaccurate because of fraud including identity theft.
v All 3 Credit Bureaus – Equifax, Trans Union and Experian are required to provide you once a year with a Free Credit Report. In order to get this report you must go to annualcreditreport.com.
v You are allowed to dispute items that are not yours for free. Under the FCRA any company that is reporting information about you that is inaccurate, this information must be updated correctly. If you owe the debt it will not be removed.
Step One
The consumer credit reporting company that is reporting information incorrectly about you must be informed in writing what information is inaccurate. You are to include a copy of documents backing your claim. You are to clearly identify in the claim the following
1. Your full name
2. Address
3. The item in the report that you are disputing
4. The request that it should be removed or corrected
5. Enclose a copy of the report and circle the item in question.
Your credit report dispute letter may look something like this:
Date
You’re Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Re: Disputing Inaccuracies on My Credit Report
Name of Credit Reporting Bureau
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing for two (2) reasons:
1. To dispute certain information in my credit file; and
2. To have you investigate/re-investigate and remove inaccurate information from
my Credit Report and prevent its re-insertion. The item(s) I dispute are encircled
on the attached copy of the credit report and further identified by (identify the
items by name of source, such as creditor or tax court, etc. and identify type of
item, such as credit account, judgment, etc.)This item is (inaccurate or
incomplete) because (describe what is inaccurate or incomplete and why). I am
requesting that the item be deleted (or whatever specific change you are
requesting) to correct the information.(If you are enclosing documents such as
copies of cancelled checks, payment records, court documents, send copies
only, you should always retain the originals — and use the following sentence.)
Enclosed are copies of the following documents supporting my position:
1.
2.
3.
Please reinvestigate this (these) matter(s) and (delete or correct) the disputed
items within the time frame required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and
inform me in writing of the outcome. Thank you for your time and consideration in
this matter.
Sincerely,
________________________
(Signature)
Your name
Once the investigation is complete, whether they removed the item or not, the creditor must give you something in writing. If the information was deemed incorrect, then they must remove it, and not put it back on your report.
Step Two
Advise the creditor or other information provider, in writing, that you dispute an item. Be sure to include copies only, not your original supporting your claim. The creditors usually provide an address for disputes. If the creditor reports the items to the 3 credit bureaus, they must include the dispute during the reporting time. If you are correct, the creditor must remove the item from the Bureaus it’s reporting too.
For information on "How to Dispute Credit Report Errors, go to ftc.gov/credit.
The reporting of correct information
When negative information is being reported about you, and it’s accurate the only way it will go away is with time. A consumer credit reporting company can report negative information about you for 7 years and bankruptcies for 10 years. Judgments can be reported for 7 years or until the statue of limitations run out.
Credit Repair Organization Act
By law credit repair companies must give you a copy of the "Consumer Credit File Rights Under State and Federal Law" before you sign any contract. They must also give you a written contract that specifies your rights and obligations. Read these documents carefully before you sign anything.
Example of what a credit report company cannot do:
v Charge you for anything until services have been completed
v Make false claims about there services
v Provide any services until they have your signature on a written contract and have completed a 3 day waiting period. During this time you may cancel the contract without any fees occurred.
v Payment terms for services rendered, along with total cost
v Detailed description of services you are paying for
v How long it will take to achieve results
v Any guarantees they offer
v Company address and name
Check your Credit Report at least 4 to 5 times a year.
Even if you don’t have poor credit, you need to know what’s on your credit report. Here are some good reasons per the FTC.
v Because the information it contains may affect whether you get a loan and the payment terms for that loan
v Make sure the information is accurate, complete, and up to date before you apply for a mortgage, credit card, car, insurance or even a job.
v To help guard against identity theft
Hopefully this has shed some light on credit repair, and the importance of have a recent copy of your free credit report.
DALLAS
Best Credit Report- Tips and Faqs
Mike Clover asked:
Best Credit Report-Want to know the best credit report for you, and why you should have one for your record? Have you ever applied for credit and been turned down and wondered why? This is one good reason why you should have a current copy. Have you applied for 0% interest on a car loan, only to be told your rate is higher? Have you applied for Job and been passed up, maybe because of your Credit History? Have you tried to open a checking account and been told no? Most of these mentioned are reasons why you should make sure you have the best credit report possible.
Example of bad to good credit scores:
- 780-850 – Low Risk
- 740-780 – Medium -Low Risk
- 690-740- Medium Risk
- 620-690- Medium High Risk
- 620 and Below – High Risk or “Sub-Prime
What is your credit score? Do you keep on top of it so you don’t get told no? We all need the peace of mind knowing what our credit situation is. A score of 620 to 650 could mean an opportunity lost, like a new job, or a lower interest rate etc…… As a lender I see more people out there that have bad credit than good. I think this is a huge problem. Maybe it is because people are not being taught how to manage here money properly. There is a good chance that parents did not educate you in regards to how important your credit is, and how it will affect your personal life.
Your personal Identity is important now; this is a good reason why you should have a current copy. Every 3 seconds someone’s Identity gets stolen. This is another reason to have a recent copy and have monitoring set up. The monitoring services that are offered give you e-mail alerts when critical changes take place to your credit report. This is a valuable service, when it comes to ones creditworthiness.
Inaccuracies on your file need to be watched also. Sometimes creditors will report late payments when you did not pay late. A late payment on your credit report will lower your score 50 points or more. I personally see this all the time, where items are reported incorrectly. Another problem is where a creditor will report the amount of credit granted on a card less than what they gave, and you have charged more than 30% of allowed credit, this will drop you score. Maybe you are a junior, and your dad has some derogatory credit being reported, and because your names are the same it’s showing up on your report. This is a common problem, and needs to be fixed. There are so many different variables that could affect your file.
In order to make sure you have the best credit report possible, make sure you are on top of your credit.
MARK
Best Credit Report-Want to know the best credit report for you, and why you should have one for your record? Have you ever applied for credit and been turned down and wondered why? This is one good reason why you should have a current copy. Have you applied for 0% interest on a car loan, only to be told your rate is higher? Have you applied for Job and been passed up, maybe because of your Credit History? Have you tried to open a checking account and been told no? Most of these mentioned are reasons why you should make sure you have the best credit report possible.
Example of bad to good credit scores:
- 780-850 – Low Risk
- 740-780 – Medium -Low Risk
- 690-740- Medium Risk
- 620-690- Medium High Risk
- 620 and Below – High Risk or “Sub-Prime
What is your credit score? Do you keep on top of it so you don’t get told no? We all need the peace of mind knowing what our credit situation is. A score of 620 to 650 could mean an opportunity lost, like a new job, or a lower interest rate etc…… As a lender I see more people out there that have bad credit than good. I think this is a huge problem. Maybe it is because people are not being taught how to manage here money properly. There is a good chance that parents did not educate you in regards to how important your credit is, and how it will affect your personal life.
Your personal Identity is important now; this is a good reason why you should have a current copy. Every 3 seconds someone’s Identity gets stolen. This is another reason to have a recent copy and have monitoring set up. The monitoring services that are offered give you e-mail alerts when critical changes take place to your credit report. This is a valuable service, when it comes to ones creditworthiness.
Inaccuracies on your file need to be watched also. Sometimes creditors will report late payments when you did not pay late. A late payment on your credit report will lower your score 50 points or more. I personally see this all the time, where items are reported incorrectly. Another problem is where a creditor will report the amount of credit granted on a card less than what they gave, and you have charged more than 30% of allowed credit, this will drop you score. Maybe you are a junior, and your dad has some derogatory credit being reported, and because your names are the same it’s showing up on your report. This is a common problem, and needs to be fixed. There are so many different variables that could affect your file.
In order to make sure you have the best credit report possible, make sure you are on top of your credit.
MARK
Credit Reports guide
Mansi Gupta asked:
Big and small loans have become quite a commonplace these days. Borrowing money has also become quite frequent with the advent of credit cards. As more and more people are banking on loans and other money borrowing techniques to accomplish their tasks, in order to save themselves from deceit banks and other money lending organizations have started enquiring about the individual’s history first.
The information so sought by banks and such organizations is in the form of a credit report. For any lender/s a credit report is the ideal way to determine a person’s creditworthiness. A credit report is a document that lists the concerned person’s credit history, employment and residence history. The personal details so mentioned in the report are the details filled by the person in his credit application. The report is created and updated using information from banks, traders and other creditors. Credit report also lists any judgments, tax liens, bankruptcies or similar matters of public record entered against the individual. In simple terms the report also records the number of times your credit report has been sought whether by a lender, service provider, landlord or employer which remains for up to two years.
Reflecting on a person’s past credit structure, a credit report thus enables a creditor to assess the ability of a person to repay the loan or make timely payments. This makes it easy for him to decide whether the loan is to be sanctioned in favor of the person or not.
But the fact is that a credit report can never be made available to any organization without the consent of the person being reported on. Moreover there are times when reporting agencies refuse to provide credit reports or investigate credit disputes, saying that they cannot identify the consumers. They ask the consumer to mail the copies of ID and utility bills or any other important documentation. Also for men and women in military it is even more difficult to get their own credit reports and many a times when you are overseas, it is just impossible to get that.
Lately it has been seen that access to credit information is proving to be a bone of contention for the businesses and consumers. Some big fish in this market such as Equifax, Experian and Trans Union are planning to introduce their own multi-agency credit score to outwit each other.
Every such company aims to make profits by providing accurate and instant credit information to the consumers. But unfortunately most often the results are disastrous in the form of inaccurate credit reports, identity theft and huge fees for credit monitoring after the consumer’s identity has been made available to thieves.
However a lot of nuances can be prevented if the consumer is cautious. After an individual gets his report, he should study it thoroughly. Anything negative on the report should be corrected right away, like the unpaid bills. Once you have paid the dues, let the concerned business notify the credit-reporting agency of it.
The accuracy of the report i.e. opening of any new account, charges you did not make or negligence or crime you are not responsible for etc. should also be carefully checked. If there is any fault, immediately report the concerned credit report agency about it.
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Big and small loans have become quite a commonplace these days. Borrowing money has also become quite frequent with the advent of credit cards. As more and more people are banking on loans and other money borrowing techniques to accomplish their tasks, in order to save themselves from deceit banks and other money lending organizations have started enquiring about the individual’s history first.
The information so sought by banks and such organizations is in the form of a credit report. For any lender/s a credit report is the ideal way to determine a person’s creditworthiness. A credit report is a document that lists the concerned person’s credit history, employment and residence history. The personal details so mentioned in the report are the details filled by the person in his credit application. The report is created and updated using information from banks, traders and other creditors. Credit report also lists any judgments, tax liens, bankruptcies or similar matters of public record entered against the individual. In simple terms the report also records the number of times your credit report has been sought whether by a lender, service provider, landlord or employer which remains for up to two years.
Reflecting on a person’s past credit structure, a credit report thus enables a creditor to assess the ability of a person to repay the loan or make timely payments. This makes it easy for him to decide whether the loan is to be sanctioned in favor of the person or not.
But the fact is that a credit report can never be made available to any organization without the consent of the person being reported on. Moreover there are times when reporting agencies refuse to provide credit reports or investigate credit disputes, saying that they cannot identify the consumers. They ask the consumer to mail the copies of ID and utility bills or any other important documentation. Also for men and women in military it is even more difficult to get their own credit reports and many a times when you are overseas, it is just impossible to get that.
Lately it has been seen that access to credit information is proving to be a bone of contention for the businesses and consumers. Some big fish in this market such as Equifax, Experian and Trans Union are planning to introduce their own multi-agency credit score to outwit each other.
Every such company aims to make profits by providing accurate and instant credit information to the consumers. But unfortunately most often the results are disastrous in the form of inaccurate credit reports, identity theft and huge fees for credit monitoring after the consumer’s identity has been made available to thieves.
However a lot of nuances can be prevented if the consumer is cautious. After an individual gets his report, he should study it thoroughly. Anything negative on the report should be corrected right away, like the unpaid bills. Once you have paid the dues, let the concerned business notify the credit-reporting agency of it.
The accuracy of the report i.e. opening of any new account, charges you did not make or negligence or crime you are not responsible for etc. should also be carefully checked. If there is any fault, immediately report the concerned credit report agency about it.
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Free Credit Report and Credit Score
Isabel asked:
Free Credit Report and Credit Score indicate the creditworthiness or financial position of a person. Initially there was strict prohibition to disclose the credit report and score. But due to development in business skills and policies many retailers and lenders extend credit facilities to their customers. In order to secure the credit transaction they demand for credit report and score to know whether the borrower is financially sound or not.
It is quite obvious that bad credit can affect one’s credit flexibility but good credit report can help to get better credit extension. The credit report and score has long-lasting impact in all the ways of your life. So it is better to check your credit report and score and try to improve it. You may also repair your credit report and score periodically as repairing can eliminate many bad remarks that exist in it.
There are credit bureaus that maintain the credit report of every person. These credit bureaus collect the information from various sources like department stores, collection agency, lenders, financial institutions, etc. But now due to development in online services one can easily get free credit report and have a glance look at his/her credit records.
Understand your Credit Report
One should thoroughly understand his/her credit report so as credit score. If it is not possible to understand it personally take the vital help from and credit report service agency. Once you understand your credit report maintain a well-structured record, as it can be used as future references.
What is Credit Score?
Credit Score is the statistical data that clearly show your financial position. It not only indicates your financial position but it also indicates your bankruptcy and many other negative remarks. It is generally 3-digit number, which is based on your credit report. In fact there is not so much difference between credit report and score.
Usually the credit score ranges from 300-750 but the average credit score lies within 600-750 which is regarded as good credit score. Person below this average range must try to increase their credit score.
Considering its vital importance one must always try to improve his/her credit report and score. Now day’s credit bureaus provide credit report and score through online service. With the help of online services one can easily get the free copy of credit report and check credit report rating, which can act as an obstacle if not favorable. So it is advisable to order credit report instantly.
Isabella Rodrigues writes for free-instant-credit-report.info,
offering the latest information on credit cards, visit them today for more best
buy credit cards.
Visit today: http://www.free-instant-credit-report.info
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Free Credit Report and Credit Score indicate the creditworthiness or financial position of a person. Initially there was strict prohibition to disclose the credit report and score. But due to development in business skills and policies many retailers and lenders extend credit facilities to their customers. In order to secure the credit transaction they demand for credit report and score to know whether the borrower is financially sound or not.
It is quite obvious that bad credit can affect one’s credit flexibility but good credit report can help to get better credit extension. The credit report and score has long-lasting impact in all the ways of your life. So it is better to check your credit report and score and try to improve it. You may also repair your credit report and score periodically as repairing can eliminate many bad remarks that exist in it.
There are credit bureaus that maintain the credit report of every person. These credit bureaus collect the information from various sources like department stores, collection agency, lenders, financial institutions, etc. But now due to development in online services one can easily get free credit report and have a glance look at his/her credit records.
Understand your Credit Report
One should thoroughly understand his/her credit report so as credit score. If it is not possible to understand it personally take the vital help from and credit report service agency. Once you understand your credit report maintain a well-structured record, as it can be used as future references.
What is Credit Score?
Credit Score is the statistical data that clearly show your financial position. It not only indicates your financial position but it also indicates your bankruptcy and many other negative remarks. It is generally 3-digit number, which is based on your credit report. In fact there is not so much difference between credit report and score.
Usually the credit score ranges from 300-750 but the average credit score lies within 600-750 which is regarded as good credit score. Person below this average range must try to increase their credit score.
Considering its vital importance one must always try to improve his/her credit report and score. Now day’s credit bureaus provide credit report and score through online service. With the help of online services one can easily get the free copy of credit report and check credit report rating, which can act as an obstacle if not favorable. So it is advisable to order credit report instantly.
Isabella Rodrigues writes for free-instant-credit-report.info,
offering the latest information on credit cards, visit them today for more best
buy credit cards.
Visit today: http://www.free-instant-credit-report.info
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