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== == Credit reporting agencies (eg. Equifax) gather, store, and update information about the credit history of individual consumers based upon information that is reported by third parties. This information is then compiled into a consumer credit report, which summarizes a person's credit history.

Credit reports provide detailed information on the personal credit and payment history of individuals, indicating how they have honored financial obligations such as paying bills or repaying a loan.

The credit reporting agency Equifax provides a website with helpful information on credit. It's written for the general public, so it's very easy to read: http://learn.equifax.com. I highly recommend it.

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How long does a shortsale show on your credit report?

A shortsale will report as Settled for Less than the Full Balance and will stay on your credit report for 7 years.


How does a lender use a credit report?

A lender will request a credit report from one of three credit reporting bureaus. This report will give the lender an idea about how likely you are to repay a loan on time and in full. The better your credit report, the more likely you are to repay the loan in full on time and (in general) the lower an interest rate you will be offered.


What is a credit report?

Credit Report - If you've ever applied for a credit card, loan, insurance, or a job, there's a file about you. This file contains information on where you work and live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Companies that gather and sell this information are called Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs). The information CRAs sell about you to creditors, employers, insurers, and other businesses is called a credit report. Banks and other companies use your credit report to assess your credit worthiness. So at times when an individual has been turned down for a loan or credit it is the information held in the credit report which is an issue. In other circumstances, credit reports also also used in getting the capacity of an individual to pay their mortgage credit or any other type of loan. Even when an individual has a poor credit report, he/she can still improve it by paying his/her debts and settling payments and other important credits. Credit report is a snapshot of everything you have ever done in your life that has involved your use of credit. Try to visit Simple Credit Online for more advise.


Will a paid in full collection agency debt look better than a settlement payment on a credit report?

Yes, though both will damage your credit report to some extent.


I have paid my default in full can i have it remove from my credit file?

No, it will show on your credit report as a paid collection/judgement and will fall off of your credit report in 7 years. After you pay the debt keep all receipts and check your credit report in about 60 days to make sure they reported it as paid. Many collection companies never report it paid.

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How long does a shortsale show on your credit report?

A shortsale will report as Settled for Less than the Full Balance and will stay on your credit report for 7 years.


How does a lender use a credit report?

A lender will request a credit report from one of three credit reporting bureaus. This report will give the lender an idea about how likely you are to repay a loan on time and in full. The better your credit report, the more likely you are to repay the loan in full on time and (in general) the lower an interest rate you will be offered.


If you settle an old credit card debt with a collection agency paying the negotiated price in full will the collection agency remove the collection from your credit report?

No the collection will not be removed from the credit report. They will show it paid in full.


How do you view and correct your FULL credit report - including the extra files that don't normally show up and contain erroneous debt collections?

Contact Credit Reporting Agency to acquire your credit report. Once it's received, it will have information about how to dispute anything that you believe is incorrect. Credit Report.com ? I think is the website.


How many times can a collection agency inquire on your credit report?

Unless you have given a collection agency written permission to pull a full credit report they are in violation of credit laws.


What is a credit report?

Credit Report - If you've ever applied for a credit card, loan, insurance, or a job, there's a file about you. This file contains information on where you work and live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Companies that gather and sell this information are called Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs). The information CRAs sell about you to creditors, employers, insurers, and other businesses is called a credit report. Banks and other companies use your credit report to assess your credit worthiness. So at times when an individual has been turned down for a loan or credit it is the information held in the credit report which is an issue. In other circumstances, credit reports also also used in getting the capacity of an individual to pay their mortgage credit or any other type of loan. Even when an individual has a poor credit report, he/she can still improve it by paying his/her debts and settling payments and other important credits. Credit report is a snapshot of everything you have ever done in your life that has involved your use of credit. Try to visit Simple Credit Online for more advise.


Whats the best way to get a free credit report?

The internet is full of lots of helpful services. You can get a free credit report and report history here http://www.freecreditreport.com/ Good luck to you.


You are having trouble getting HSBC to remove an item on your credit reports that was paid in full years ago They say there is nothing they can do except report the item Paid in Full to the credit bur?

They are correct. Once the item is reflected in your credit report, all that HSBC can do is notify each Credit Bureau that the item has been paid in full.


Credit History Free With More Information?

If consumers had been refused loans for less-than-favorable circumstances, they should obtain a credit report from one of the credit bureaus. In most cases, consumers are allowed one free credit report a year. Recent rules under the Consumer Protection Act now require lenders who have refused consumers to disclose credit scores. This is not full credit report disclosure. But the rules will probably influence consumers to seek out full credit reports and began the task of responsibly repairing their credit. The new rules influence a more open and helpful atmosphere in the credit business.


Where can I get a free credit report?

The only true website for getting an absolutely free credit report from all three credit bureaus is www.annualcreditreport.com. They allow a free viewing of your report once a year.


If you have an account that went to a collection agency however you paid it in full how long does it take for that collection account to be removed from your credit report?

It sticks for 7 years. The fact that it was turned over to a collections agency will make it to your credit report. When it is paid in full, it will say "settled" on your credit report so other creditors know you took care of the debt. Even so, it still haunts your credit report for 7 years.


Will a paid in full collection agency debt look better than a settlement payment on a credit report?

Yes, though both will damage your credit report to some extent.