CreditStrong for Business

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The trade-off for having your debt eliminated is a long-lasting derogatory mark on your credit report identifying you as a huge credit risk. Your credit report sees the effects of a bankruptcy filing for ten years for a chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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CreditStrong for Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The first option involves directly contacting the lender regarding the potential error on your payment history, such as a credit card company or student loan issuer. The next option involves filing a dispute with the credit reporting agency regarding the possible erroneous entry.

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tillful

MAY 17, 2023

Unfortunately, derogatory marks cause your credit scores to drop and alert future creditors that you present a higher credit risk. However, they don’t stay on your reports indefinitely and tend to have a diminishing impact as time passes. Here’s a look at their current reporting timeframes.

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Due

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are dozens of places where you can obtain your credit report. The three big credit bureaus, however, are Equifax®, Experian®, and TransUnion®. Often referred to as credit reporting agencies, these companies work independently. Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores.

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