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What if you don't know the creditor on your credit report how do you find out how to close the account?
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∙ 16y ago
If it's reporting on your credit report, they legally have to also publish the creditors contact information. Use that. If the account is negative and it doesn't list the contact information, dispute it. If it's positive, might as well let it be.
Be careful when you close accounts, it can hurt your score, depending on your situation.
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Is there a form letter a person can write to close old charge accounts?
It doesn't need to be anything fancy. Just keep it simple. "Dear Creditor: I will no longer be using your credit card. Please close my account and report the account to the creditor bureaus as being closed at my request."
How can you find out if certain creditors have been marked charged off and it's not showing in your credit report?
The only true way to know is either try contacting the creditor or keep a close eye on your credit report. If the account isn't showing on your credit report and you receive no coorespondence from a creditor, it can be very difficult. If you suspect an account is in default of contract and you cannot find information on the account, understand that if it isn't initially reported, the chances of it being reported are not very great.
What date starts the 7-year limit on a credit report?
depending on the creditor there is no time limit on bad credit reporting because when the seven years come close the creditor can sell your debt to another lender and the seven years start over
Can a creditor close an account even if you are in good standing?
Yes.
How do you find out when an account on your credit report was closed?
Each entry on your credit report that reports financial activity is called a "tradeline". If an account was closed, charged off or paid off, it will have a statement under the tradeline to that effect. A word to the wise...never close an open tradeline - even if you are not using it. When you close a tradeline your credit score will drop to some degree.
Is there a form letter a person can write to close old charge accounts?
It doesn't need to be anything fancy. Just keep it simple. "Dear Creditor: I will no longer be using your credit card. Please close my account and report the account to the creditor bureaus as being closed at my request."
How can you find out if certain creditors have been marked charged off and it's not showing in your credit report?
The only true way to know is either try contacting the creditor or keep a close eye on your credit report. If the account isn't showing on your credit report and you receive no coorespondence from a creditor, it can be very difficult. If you suspect an account is in default of contract and you cannot find information on the account, understand that if it isn't initially reported, the chances of it being reported are not very great.
If your social security number on your credit report is one number off and you get credit under the wrong number can the creditor close your account?
Yes. When you sign the application, you affirm that all info is true. Obviously, it isn't, because it isn't your correct SS#.
Can a creditor close a revolving line of credit account without notice when the account has been in good standing?
Yes. If you have no balance due or outstanding charges.
If you close a checking account wll it hurt your credit score?
Checking accounts are not normally reflected on a credit report.
What date starts the 7-year limit on a credit report?
depending on the creditor there is no time limit on bad credit reporting because when the seven years come close the creditor can sell your debt to another lender and the seven years start over
When an item goes off your credit report does your credit score increase?
When a derogatory item is removed from your credit report, them yes, your score increases. If you have a credit account with no derogatory items (late payments) and you close it, then your score is likely to decrease.
Can a creditor close an account even if you are in good standing?
Yes.
How do you find out when an account on your credit report was closed?
Each entry on your credit report that reports financial activity is called a "tradeline". If an account was closed, charged off or paid off, it will have a statement under the tradeline to that effect. A word to the wise...never close an open tradeline - even if you are not using it. When you close a tradeline your credit score will drop to some degree.
How to close an account that is showing open on your credit report?
If the account is still open, then contact the company that owns the account. If the account has been closed, then contact the bureau and dispute. The FCRA mandates penalties for those businesses which falsely report data when asked to correct it.
Does it hurt my credit to close a savings account?
no. You will hurt your credit when you close an open line of credit.
How do you ask for a settlement on a collection?
Of course you can! You are likely to get a better settlement if the debt is older, the creditor can no longer sue you (check the statute of limitations in your state), the account is close to coming off your credit report (most come off after 7 years), and if you speak to a manager who has the authority to lower the amount.
