What Is The Truth about Credit Repair
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Unveiling the Facts About Credit Repair
Summary:
Dealing with bad credit? Considering repairing it? Here’s what you need to know about the credit repair process.Understanding Credit Repair
No one can legally remove accurate and timely negative information from your credit report. However, the law allows you to dispute information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete, and you can do this at no cost. Here's how you can take charge of your credit repair:
Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) grants you certain rights to access and challenge information in your credit report. Here’s what you need to know:
- Free Credit Report: You're entitled to a free credit report if a company takes adverse action against you, such as rejecting your application for credit, insurance, or employment?"and you request your report within 60 days. Additionally, you can get a free report if you're unemployed and looking for a job, on welfare, or if your report contains inaccurate information due to fraud, including identity theft.
- Annual Free Reports: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion must provide you with a free credit report once every 12 months.
Disputing Errors on Your Credit Report
You can dispute mistakes or outdated items on your credit report for free. Both the consumer reporting company and the information provider must correct inaccuracies. Here’s how to proceed:
Step One: Contact the Consumer Reporting Company
1. Write a Dispute Letter: Clearly outline the inaccuracies, citing supporting documents (copies, not originals). Provide your full name and address, specify each disputed item, explain why you contest it, and request correction or removal.
2. Send by Certified Mail: Use certified mail with return receipt requested to ensure your dispute is documented. Keep copies of your letter and any enclosures.
3. Investigation Process: Consumer reporting companies typically investigate disputes within 30 days, forwarding your data to the information provider. If the information provider finds an error, they must inform all three nationwide reporting companies to correct it.
4. Receive Investigation Results: Once completed, the consumer reporting company will provide results in writing, along with a free report if changes occur. They cannot reinstate disputed information unless verified as accurate.
5. Correction Notifications: Upon request, the consumer reporting company must notify recent recipients of your report about corrections. For employment-related reports, they will do so for reports sent in the past two years.
Step Two: Notify the Information Provider
1. Write to the Provider: Inform the creditor or provider of your dispute in writing, including your supporting documents (again, copies, not originals). Some providers may have specific addresses for disputes.
2. Dispute Notification: If the provider reports to a consumer reporting company, they must note your dispute. If verified as inaccurate, the provider is prohibited from reporting it again.
Conclusion
You have the power to manage and repair your credit. By understanding your rights and the proper steps to challenge erroneous information, you can improve your credit report and financial health without unnecessary costs.
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