Posts Tagged ‘Major Credit Reporting Agencies’

Where to Get Your Free Annual Credit Report

Tisha Kulak asked: All consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months. Some states, including Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont have state laws that make residents eligible for a free credit report under state law. Additionally, all consumers who have been denied credit have a right to request [...]

What Is A Credit Report

Geoff Hibbert asked: A credit report is a history of your payments, not just a snapshot of where you are at the moment, says Maxine Sweet, vice president of public affairs for Experian, one of the three major credit reporting agencies.A credit report is a crucial document that reflects your credit status. A credit report [...]

Can I dispute my bankruptcy information on my credit reports?

Cole asked: I filed bankruptcy, chapter 7, in 2004, but I’ve just noticed that all the major credit reporting agencies are reporting inaccurate information. My case number is inaccurate on all three as well as what type of court my bankruptcy was filed in, and one even has the date wrong. I’ve also read that [...]

How To Dispute Your Credit Report Information

Lisa Carey asked: Errors on your credit report may take a variety of forms from simple spelling errors or no new address reported to fraudulent uses of your credit to obtain financing for purchases. There are two different ways to correct or “dispute” this information; online or in writing.If you need a credit report visit [...]