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You have the right to see your credit report. If you have asked some person or institution to extend credit to you, they have a right to see your credit report. In many jurisdictions, potential employers may also obtain your credit report. If the police are considering whether you may be a suspect in a criminal investigation, they may also view your credit report.
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Can a collection agency make inquiries on your credit report before placing it's debt?
== == Collection agencies do not have the legal right to pull your credit report unless you gave them permission.
What is the difference between a judgment and a lien on your credit report?
A judgment on your credit report conveys the decision of a court concerning a lawsuit. Amounts owed to the creditor are described in the judgment. A lien on a credit report expresses the legal right of one party to keep possession of property belonging to another party.
What is an outstanding judgment on a credit report?
An outstanding judgment is a court order that gives a creditor the legal right to collect from a debtor. As court judgments are a matter of public record, a creditor can report the judgment on the debtor's credit reports. An example of a judgment placed on a credit report would be a judgment for eviction. This judgment will remain on the credit report for seven years from the filing date.
Do cell phones show on your credit right away after you sign the contract?
No. Cell phone companies do not report monthly payments to the credit bureau. They only check your credit for worthiness.
How does a credit check affect a credit score?
When you ask a possible creditor to inquire about your credit, it may affect your credit. This is because it implies that you're possibly opening a new line of credit. But you have the right to look at your credit report without affecting your credit. When you request your credit report it's called a "consumer pull" and has no affect on your credit.
How often should I be checking my annual credit report?
As the name suggests, most experts say you should check your credit report each year. They also suggest you do so when you think something regarding your credit may not be right. It's not advisable to check your credit too much, though, as some experts suggest it may lower your credit rating.
Is it true you are responsible for correcting any errors on your credit report?
Yes, if there is an incorrect information in your credit report, you have the right to dispute it and if proven correct, the credit bureau will not report it again.
Can a car rental company legally check your credit?
No, car rental companies do not have the legal right to check your credit without your explicit "written" consent. They can only charge to your credit card. They also have no right to do a background check. That said, many car rental companies will provide you with a form for you to sign, giving them written consent to check your credit history, especially if you are not from the agency's local area.
Do credit card companies by law have the right to periodically do a credit report on you?
You bet your credit report they do. That is their right ... Banks and Credit Unions will also do this periodically if they so feel inclined. If one is paying all their bills on time and have no delinquent accounts or have their credit cards maxed out, then they should have nothing to fear from a credit report query.
Is it OK to check your credit report after you've been denied a credit card because of your credit history?
Yes. In fact, if you are denied credit based on something in your credit report, you have a right to a free copy of the credit report that shows the unfavorable information. There should be a procedure in the denial telling you how to get the copy of the report. Additionally, credit reporting agencies are required to provide one free credit report annually. Since there are three different credit reporting agencies, I recommend that you request one every 4 months, and cycle through them. Check out http://www.annualcreditreport.com/. Don't be taken in by the credit monitoring services that cost ten or twenty dollars PER MONTH like "freecreditreport.com", which is anything BUT free.
DoesDisputing a debt go on credit report?
Yes. It says "Account information disputed under Fair Credit Reporting Act" or some variation of that. The dispute doesn't hurt your score, it is your legal right.
How do you report a judgment to someones credit report?
To report a judgment to someone's credit report, you typically need to ensure that the judgment is officially recorded with the court and then reported to the credit bureaus. You can submit the judgment information, including the case number and details, to the credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) directly, often through their online dispute or reporting systems. Additionally, it's essential to ensure you have the legal right to report the judgment and comply with all relevant regulations, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
