Have they been paid off,and how old are they?
no, it should stay on your credit report for life.
7 years from the DLA for "negative" accounts, and 10 years for accounts "in good standing".
Open Account - account listed as "open" on your credit report are accounts that are open, includes all accounts that have been reported within the last 90 days.
You get closed accounts removed from your credit report in the same manner as any other information. You write a letter of dispute to the creditor, or credit bureau, or both. The question is; why do you want closed accounts removed from your credit? If these accounts were paid as agreed, their appearance on your credit report is still offsetting any other information that appears there. I have clients with closed, 6-10 year old, accounts and active derogatory accounts that still have viable credit scores. Were they to challenge and have removed the closed accounts, they would have no score at all, which can be worse than having a low score. Keep in mind that your credit report, and the resulting credit score, is a history of how you have paid your bills in the last 7 to 10 years. You do not necessarily want that history to be empty.
Dispute them with the credit bureaus.
Yes, a creditor can remove collection accounts from your credit report if they agree to do so or if there is an error in the reporting.
no, it should stay on your credit report for life.
No, a debt collector cannot remove negative information from your credit report. Only the credit reporting agencies or the original creditor can remove or update information on your credit report.
No, collection agencies cannot remove items from your credit report. Only the credit bureaus or the original creditor can remove negative items from your credit report.
7 years from the DLA for "negative" accounts, and 10 years for accounts "in good standing".
To request a letter from a collection agency to remove negative information from your credit report, you can write a formal letter to the agency explaining your situation and requesting that they remove the negative information. Be sure to include any relevant documentation to support your case.
The bankruptcy will remain on the credit report until the required ten years has expired. UPDATE: Actually, you can force Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to remove a Bankruptcy from your credit report and you can do it legally using a federal law that is in place. Credit Bureaus MUST have "verifiable proof" of the "bankruptcy" in their files if they are going to report the negative item on your report. The dirty little secret the credit bureaus don't want you to know is that they do not have any "verifiable proof" in their files for any of the negative items on your credit report. The Federal Court that the bankruptcy was filed in may have this information on file but the credit bureaus don't. If you request the credit bureau to provide you with the "verifiable proof" that they have in their files they will remove the negative from your file.
The three types of accounts on a consumer credit report are installment accounts, revolving credit and open accounts. Credit cards are considered revolving accounts.
Common credit report questions include: What is a credit report? A credit report is a detailed record of your credit history, including your credit accounts, payment history, and any negative marks such as late payments or collections. How can I access my credit report? You can request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) once a year at AnnualCreditReport.com. What factors affect my credit score? Factors that affect your credit score include payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, types of credit accounts, and new credit inquiries. How can I improve my credit score? To improve your credit score, focus on making on-time payments, keeping credit card balances low, avoiding opening too many new accounts, and monitoring your credit report for errors. How long do negative marks stay on my credit report? Negative marks such as late payments or collections can stay on your credit report for up to seven years, while bankruptcy can stay on for up to 10 years. Understanding these common credit report questions and answers can help you better understand your financial standing and take steps to improve your credit health.
No, a collection agency cannot remove debt from your credit report. Only the credit bureaus or the original creditor can remove the debt from your credit report.
Bankruptcy may remain on your credit report for up to ten years. However, what is probably more important to you is the impact that bankruptcy will have on your credit options. That depends heavily on how you handle your finances and credit accounts after bankruptcy. Many bankruptcy petitioners who manage their credit carefully and make an effort to rebuild credit are able to qualify for traditional mortgages and car loans within about two years.UPDATE: Actually, you can force Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to remove a Bankruptcy from your credit report and you can do it legally using a federal law that is in place. Credit Bureaus MUST have "verifiable proof" of the "bankruptcy" in their files if they are going to report the negative item on your report. The dirty little secret the credit bureaus don't want you to know is that they do not have any "verifiable proof" in their files for any of the negative items on your credit report. The Federal Court that the bankruptcy was filed in may have this information on file but the credit bureaus don't. If you request the credit bureau to provide you with the "verifiable proof" that they have in their files they will remove the negative from your file.
To remove a debt collector from your credit report, you can dispute the debt with the credit bureaus if you believe it is inaccurate or outdated. You can also negotiate a pay-for-delete agreement with the debt collector to have the negative information removed in exchange for payment.