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What is the difference between 'paid' and 'closed' on a credit report?
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∙ 19y ago
The general rule is "paid" means the account has been, well, "paid." Closed means the account has been closed or written off by the original creditor. This could mean they gave it up as being uncollectable or they have sent it to a collection agency or sold it to a third party creditor.
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What is the difference between a consumer credit report and a residential mortgage credit report?
a consumer credit report was more likely connecting to individuals as consumers,on the other hand,a residential mortgage credit report was simply focusing to the households considered as the consumer it self.
For how long closed credit cards stay on my credit report?
only like 5 months -andrea It must depend on the type of credit report. My 2007 CSC Mortgage Services report has credit card accounts on it that I closed in 1997. No late payments, no negative marks. Just listed there as a closed account. -Lee
Is it bad for your credit if old credit card accounts are closed by the creditor and not by you?
It is considered a derogatory mark on a consumer's credit report to have the notation "closed by credit grantor" rather than "closed by consumer".
What is the difference between your credit score and your beacon score?
Your beacon score is basically an equifax branded FICO score, there is no difference except that a beacon score uses data found in your equifax credit report only. So if data furnishers do not report to equifax it will not appear on their credit report and thus this information will not be reflected in your beacon score.
What does settled mean on your credit report?
A credit report will show that an account is either active or settled. If the account is settled, it means that it has been paid and is closed.
What is the difference between a consumer credit report and a residential mortgage credit report?
a consumer credit report was more likely connecting to individuals as consumers,on the other hand,a residential mortgage credit report was simply focusing to the households considered as the consumer it self.
For how long closed credit cards stay on my credit report?
only like 5 months -andrea It must depend on the type of credit report. My 2007 CSC Mortgage Services report has credit card accounts on it that I closed in 1997. No late payments, no negative marks. Just listed there as a closed account. -Lee
Is it bad for your credit if old credit card accounts are closed by the creditor and not by you?
It is considered a derogatory mark on a consumer's credit report to have the notation "closed by credit grantor" rather than "closed by consumer".
What does it mean when an unpaid account is closed on your credit report?
that it has been closed by either you or the company- either way it shows as a negative in your report
How can you make the credit card company reopen an account and remove 'closed by credit grantor' from your credit report?
You can't MAKE a credit card company reopen an account. You can call the credit bureau and request that they change the status to indicate that is was closed by you and not the credit grantor. Or, you can simply put a notation in your credit report stating that the account was closed by you and not the card company.
How long does a paid credit card account that has been closed stay on your credit report?
Forever, since it looks good on your report.
Is information on open and closed account included on your credit report?
yes
What is the difference between your credit score and your beacon score?
Your beacon score is basically an equifax branded FICO score, there is no difference except that a beacon score uses data found in your equifax credit report only. So if data furnishers do not report to equifax it will not appear on their credit report and thus this information will not be reflected in your beacon score.
What does settled mean on your credit report?
A credit report will show that an account is either active or settled. If the account is settled, it means that it has been paid and is closed.
What does it mean when your credit report states that you have a paid closed collection account on you credit report?
The original account with a normal credit company went to a third party collection agency. Only after it went to the collection agency was the debt paid and then the account closed.
Credit card closed by issuer affect credit score?
Yes. Creditors report to the credit reporting agencies the terms under which an account is closed. It looks bad and is a slightly more derogatory status when an account is closed by the lender vs. closed by the customer.
What is the difference between free credit report and credit score?
A free credit report is a list of your debt history. It shows all of your personal information, creditors, account balances, and paid-off balances. A credit score is basically just a rating given to you by credit card companies to show your standing with them.
