To get collections removed from a credit report there is a process to follow. There is also a big misconception out there that you can get collections removed that you owe. Yes you can get collections removed but there is seasoning requirement in order to get them removed. In this article we will discuss what can and can't be removed from your credit report.
Get a copy of your credit report with credit scores If you want get collections removed you obviously need to know what is being reported on your free credit score report. You also need to make sure you pull a 3-1 credit report with all 3 of your credit scores. Once you have done this then you can determine what you need to start disputing. I see a common problem all the time, and that problem is people disputing information they owe. That does absolutely no good unless the original collection date has expired per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Here is list of when certain collections will expire and are to be removed from your credit report by law.
*Expirations date starts ticking from the original collection date.
Dispute expired items on credit report Once you have reviewed what derogatory information on your credit report is inaccurate, make sure you highlight those items on your report. Determine which collections, late payments, charge off, etc..... are set to expire or have already expired. Now you can start the on-line disputing process. I am personally a fan of disputing on-line for the simple fact that it is faster and easier. The credit bureaus will be able to verify the original collection date after you dispute. If the bureau finds you are correct they will remove the derogatory remark. This will start increasing your credit scores. If the collection has not expired don't dispute it, you are wasting your time. The collection will not be removed unless the expiration date has expired. Folks it's really that simple. There is no quick way to get bad credit removed. Just remember if you are late on a obligation you can expect your credit score to drop around 150 points, and the negative mark will be on your credit report for 7 yrs. So with all of this being said, make sure you pay all your bills on-time.
A judgment means that you have been sued by a creditor for payment of a debt. This is a court proceeding that finds you legally responsible to pay back the debt. This is a last resort for lenders, and will cause a great amount of damage to your credit rating. This mark will appear on your credit for up to 10 years depending upon the statute of limitations in your state. It will make it next to impossible to be approved for future lines of credit. Judgments are very bad marks to have on your credit file. They can cause your interest rates on unsecured debt to increase. You can have this mark removed from your credit. The most effective way is to dispute the accuracy or validity of the mark. You dispute a listing by sending in a dispute letter to the credit bureaus. This is your method of challenging the accuracy and validity of the listing. This can be done yourself or by hiring a credit repair firm to do it on your behalf. The advantage of a professional is that they are more likely to get a response and an investigation started by the credit bureaus. Frequently individuals are given the run around. Credit bureaus often will respond to an initial dispute letter erroneously. This is a result of investigations costing credit bureaus potential profits. Often a bureau response to a dispute letter is a letter requesting more information about the disputed listing. Credit bureaus will do this regardless of their need to get more information. It is simply a stall tactic. The good news is that when an investigation is conducted a listing is often deleted regardless of its accuracy. This happens because creditors are unwilling to spend the money validating and verifying delinquent debts. It simply costs the creditors too much money. Thus when an investigation is conducted there are very good odds the listing will be removed.
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