Credit Report Repair

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Having damaged credit is more than an inconvenience for people.

It can actually cost you money. If you have a damaged credit report you will not qualify for a low interest credit card. There are many companies that advertise that they can clean up your credit report for a fee. The truth is that no one can legally remove accurate negative information from your credit report. The only way to repair your credit report is time, a debt repayment plan and effort on your part to not spend more than you can afford.

If you feel that you have a damaged credit report due to an error, there are steps you can follow to have the inaccurate information removed from your credit report. The first step is to contact the consumer reporting company in writing and inform them about the information you think may be inaccurate. Make sure you include copies of the materials applicable to your case. The letter you send to the consumer reporting company should list each item you believe is inaccurate, your explanation why you believe that it is a mistake and a request for the information to be either removed or corrected. Once the consumer reporting company has finished its investigation, they must send you a report of their findings in writing, as well as a free copy of your credit report, if there is a change.

The next step you must follow is to inform the creditor in writing of the item you are disputing. Making sure you provide copies of documents that support your claim. If your claim is found to be correct, the creditor may not report that item again to a consumer reporting company. If there is a negative item in your report that is accurate, then only time will remove that information. Negative information will remain in your credit report for up to seven years, while bankruptcies will remain for up to ten years.

If you feel that you are undeserving of a bad credit report, the law allows you to ask for an investigation for no charge. Everything credit repair companies claim they can do for a fee, you can do yourself at little or no cost. The important thing is for you to know the law and what your rights are. Next Article: Bad Credit Report Repair