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There are two types of inquiries. Soft pulls and hard pulls. Soft pulls are when you look at your own credit. They don't get counted as far as your credit score. However hard pulls are when you apply for credit. This can effect your score 2 - 5 point for each inquiry.
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How does pulling credit reports affect credit score?
If you are pulling it on yourself, it doesn't affect it in any way. If you apply for multiple loans and each lender pulls a credit report, it will have a negative effect on your score because it may look like you are desperate for credit.
Is it possible to find out if someone is bankruptcy?
Only when pulling their credit report.
Is it against the law to give somebody a forged credit report?
Yes it is against the law to give out a forged credit report.
Does waiting for inquiries to expire from credit reports before applying for loans have much impact?
yes, recent inquiries will drop you score. If you are shoping are for a mortgage you should pull your own credit report and see what the multiple lenders can do for you with our pulling your credit each time.
How many times can an individual pull their own credit report without lowering their credit score?
If you are pulling your own credit report thru one of the reporting agencys directly there is no limit. when you pay or get your free annual credit report yourself it does not affect your score at all.
How can you pull your Equifax credit report?
Pulling your Equifax credit report can be very easy. For a small fee, you can instantly check your credit score online. If you have any problems, there is a phone number you can call to speak to a live representative.
Why do multiple student loans show up on your credit report but they are consolidated?
If your credit report is stating that these loans are not transfered loan, then you need to dispute this information with the bureaus.
What are the advantages of a merged credit report as opposed to requesting your credit report from one of the major credit reporting agencies?
The advantages of a merged credit report as opposed to requesting your credit report from one of the major credit reporting agencies include the ability to obtain a report from multiple sources at the same time and get a total report of a persons credit. You can learn more about Merged Credit Reports from the MicroBilt website. Once on the page, hover over Credit Data in the menu and click on Merged Credit Reports to bring up the information.
How do you report delinquency to credit bureaus?
reporting credit delinquenciesI am a landlord. My tenant is seriously in default of her lease and is in arrears in excess of $5,500. and refuses to pay. How can I report her to the credit agencies?-----------------You will need to take her to court (small claims court) and get a judgment against her. The judgment is a legal action against her and will show up on her credit report.
Where can you find out if you have a lien against you?
should show up on your credit report.
How do you find out how many credit cards are in your name I was told I have some and don't remember signing for?
You should pull your credit report. You could pull your credit report free on www.perfectcreditcompany.com by going down to the bottom of the "Home" page and clicking here for a free credit report. And don't worry the credit report your pulling won't put an inquirie on your credit since it is a consumer inquirie and are allowed one annually as per "The Fair Credit Reporting Act".
How can a debt collection company know where you work?
Normally by pulling your credit report. Sometimes by speaking to family members and neighbors.
