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A credit report involves computing a person's financial status using a score system. Credit reporting combines a person's money, credit, loans, debt, etc.

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What is involved in commercial credit reporting?

Commercial credit reporting compiles all credit and risk information for commercial businesses. The information that they look at includes credit reports, loans, leases, supplier payments, market information, stock prices, and cash flow. It is much more involved than a consumer credit report.


How often does your credit report get updated?

Credit information is forwarded to the three major credit reporting agencies by lenders and creditors, so the exact reporting varies. Usually it is reported monthly. This makes it important for consumers to have access to credit information on a regular basis.


What are good credit reporting agencies?

Credit reporting agencies are agencies who are dealing with credits.If you want to investigate somebody with regards to her or his previous credit performance, then credit reporting agencies are the place for you to approach.


Can a reporting debt holder rescind a negative report sent to the credit agencies?

Yes. They usually will not, but it is possible.


What is the difference between a Consumer Reporting Agency and A Credit Reporting Agency under the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

there is no difference, it is the same. They were called Credit reaporting agencies several years ago, then the terms was changed to consumer reporting agencies as they are not used for more than just Credit Reporting.


What credit reporting agencies offer a free credit report?

Free Credit Report offers free credit reports from three different companies. You can choose which one you want to use. Expedia is usually the most reliable. While getting your credit report is free, you usually have to pay for your credit score.


How do you fix inaccurate child support past due accounts on your credit report when the credit agencies refuse to fix the problem?

Your next option is to deal directly with the government agency (usually Child Support Enforcement) reporting the information to the credit bureaus. If you have proof of inaccurate reporting, you can file suit for violations of your rights under various consumer-protection legislation, like the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


What is a credit reporting agency?

A credit reporting agency (CRA) is a company that gathers and sells financial history information


When does a car dealer have to report your last payment to the credit reporting agencies?

usually the lender does it every 3 to 6 months.


What is the function of the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows consumers access to credit records for the purpose of correcting errors.


Who should use a free credit reporting service?

There are a variety of people that should use a free credit reporting service. Individuals that have issues with their finances should make use of a free credit reporting system.


If you disputed items on your credit file and they were deleted by the 3 credit bureaus can the credit card company come back and try to put them back on your file?

Usually not, they had t6heir shot and dropped the ball. However, you have to remember that the credit card companies pay the bills at the credit reporting agencies. There are a lot of shenanigans that go on. You need to visit www.ftc.gov and review a copy of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.