What if your credit report is missing information?

Answer 1

Your credit report may not reflect all your credit accounts. Although most national department store and all-purpose credit card accounts will be included in your file, not all creditors supply information to credit reporting agencies: Some travel, entertainment, gasoline card companies, local retailers, and credit unions are among those creditors that don't. If you've been told you were denied credit because of an "insufficient credit file" or "no credit file" and you have accounts with creditors that don't appear in your credit file, ask the credit bureau to add this information to future reports. Although they are not required to do so, many credit agencies will add verifiable accounts for a fee. You should, however, understand that if these creditors do not report to the credit agency on a regular basis, these added items will not be updated in your file.

Answer 2

If your credit report is missing information, you should contact the credit bureaus to request that the missing information be added. Provide documentation to support the missing information, such as proof of payment or account statements. It's important for your credit report to be accurate and complete to ensure your credit history is fairly represented.