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Category: Credit Reports

  • The Complete Guide to Credit Reports – History, Impact & Regulations

    The Complete Guide to Credit Reports – History, Impact & Regulations

    Introduction: Why Credit Reports Matter A credit report is more than just a snapshot of your finances. It’s a detailed record of your credit activity, including accounts, payment history, inquiries, and public records. These reports are compiled by Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). In turn, lenders, landlords, employers, insurers, and government agencies use them to evaluate… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Credit Reports – History, Impact & Regulations

    Published March 25, 2025
    Categorized as Credit Reports
  • How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report? A Complete Guide

    How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report? A Complete Guide

    How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report?

    Published November 7, 2024
    Categorized as Credit Reports Tagged how long, long, too long
  • Top Errors Banks and Credit Reporting Agencies Fail to Correct After a Dispute

    Top Errors Banks and Credit Reporting Agencies Fail to Correct After a Dispute

    The Consumer paid the account balance in Full but the credit report still shows the consumer owes the creditor: The account was paid in full and should be reporting a zero balance.

    Published November 1, 2024
    Categorized as Credit Reports Tagged banks, dispute, error
  • What Lurks Behind Credit Reports?

    What Lurks Behind Credit Reports?

    The Pivotal Role of Credit Reports in Today’s Economy Credit reports are crucial in shaping financial opportunities. Crafted by major agencies, they influence loans and interest rates. Yet, this system is complex and often unclear to consumers. This article sheds light on these lesser-known aspects. Credit1solutions.com: Leading the Way in Credit Counseling We understand your… Continue reading What Lurks Behind Credit Reports?

    Published December 29, 2023
    Categorized as Consumer Rights, Credit Reports Tagged Credit Repair Guide
  • TransUnion, Equifax and Experian Agree to Overhaul Credit Reporting Practices

    TransUnion, Equifax and Experian Agree to Overhaul Credit Reporting Practices

    The nation’s giant credit reporting agencies — which keep records on more than 200 million individuals and influence their ability to obtain credit — have agreed to overhaul their approach to fixing errors and their treatment of medical debts on consumers’ reports.

    Published May 19, 2016
    Categorized as Credit Reports Tagged equifax, experian, transunion

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