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Valid derogatory debt entries will remain on a CR for 7 years from the DLA.

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How do you remove closed accounts from your credit report?

Disputing information on your credit report... This method is for direct correspondence with the credit bureau. If you find anything inaccurate, incomplete, incorrect, or obsolete, you have the right to dispute that item on your credit report. The credit bureau then has a reasonable time to contact the creditor and have them verify the disputed item. A reasonable amount of time under the Federal Law has been construed to be 20 working days. However, you need to understand that with this type of transaction, it could take from four to eight weeks to receive your reply back. Technically, if the credit bureau does not respond back within 30 days, the incorrect or inaccurate item must be removed. If, after the credit bureau investigates the item and the information is found to be inaccurate or no longer can be verified, the credit bureau must delete the item in question. It should be noted that when a negative item is more than two or three years old, many creditors will not respond to the credit bureau because of lack of records. Therefore, by law, the bureau should remove the item from your report. Since most creditors do not have the space to retain records for a long period of time, there may not be any documentation about your payment history. Understand also that the creditor does not have to provide documentation to the bureau of the disputed item. They simply check various boxes on the statement as to whether you were late, paid on time, etc.


How long does a negative account stay on your credit report after you have paid a debt to a collection agency?

usually 7 years, the trick is to get your credit report every year and dispute each item on it. When they can't find the records, they have to take it off. So keep trying.


How long will it take for a closed account to appear on your credit report if it is not a negative item?

That will depend on how frequently the credit reports to the credit buearos. Creditors may report monthly, quarterly or intermittently. If they are a relatively small firm, they may not report at all. You might want to ask the creditor when and to whom they report your credit information. Larger companies will have departments who specifically handle customer credit reporting.


How long is a credit history visible?

The information on the credit report is available up to seven years, both positive and negative. Some collection agencies though can fulfill your request to remove a negative collection in return for a full payment and a lot of people have done this despite it being illegal. The best that you can do to balance out a negative collection is to improve on other aspects of your report. I found ways to do that here http://www.myfreecreditreportx.com/how-to-improve-your-credit-score-fast


How long once you have disputed an item does that company have to respond before they are mandated to take that item off your credit report?

In California, the company has 30 days from the date of your letter to prove it or remove it. I would suggest sending a CERTIFIED letter that includes a statement from you advising they have 30 days from the date of your letter to respond.

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How long does bad credit affect your credit score?

as long as your credit file contains negative information it will always impact your credit score


How long after you file bankruptcy can you put claims to remove from your credit?

It stays on your credit report for ten long years and they won't remove it.


How do you remove closed accounts from your credit report?

Disputing information on your credit report... This method is for direct correspondence with the credit bureau. If you find anything inaccurate, incomplete, incorrect, or obsolete, you have the right to dispute that item on your credit report. The credit bureau then has a reasonable time to contact the creditor and have them verify the disputed item. A reasonable amount of time under the Federal Law has been construed to be 20 working days. However, you need to understand that with this type of transaction, it could take from four to eight weeks to receive your reply back. Technically, if the credit bureau does not respond back within 30 days, the incorrect or inaccurate item must be removed. If, after the credit bureau investigates the item and the information is found to be inaccurate or no longer can be verified, the credit bureau must delete the item in question. It should be noted that when a negative item is more than two or three years old, many creditors will not respond to the credit bureau because of lack of records. Therefore, by law, the bureau should remove the item from your report. Since most creditors do not have the space to retain records for a long period of time, there may not be any documentation about your payment history. Understand also that the creditor does not have to provide documentation to the bureau of the disputed item. They simply check various boxes on the statement as to whether you were late, paid on time, etc.


How long before negative information appears on credit report?

Immediately, that it is reported to the credit agencies.


How long does a negative account stay on your credit report after you have paid a debt to a collection agency?

usually 7 years, the trick is to get your credit report every year and dispute each item on it. When they can't find the records, they have to take it off. So keep trying.


How long does it take for negative credit information with the exception of bankruptcies to be cleared from a credit report?

33


How long does a civil judgment stay on your credit in Arizona?

A civil judgment can remain on your credit report for up to 7 years in Arizona, although credit reporting agencies may remove it sooner. It's important to note that judgments can have a negative impact on your credit score and ability to obtain credit or loans.


How long will it take for a closed account to appear on your credit report if it is not a negative item?

That will depend on how frequently the credit reports to the credit buearos. Creditors may report monthly, quarterly or intermittently. If they are a relatively small firm, they may not report at all. You might want to ask the creditor when and to whom they report your credit information. Larger companies will have departments who specifically handle customer credit reporting.


How long is a credit history visible?

The information on the credit report is available up to seven years, both positive and negative. Some collection agencies though can fulfill your request to remove a negative collection in return for a full payment and a lot of people have done this despite it being illegal. The best that you can do to balance out a negative collection is to improve on other aspects of your report. I found ways to do that here http://www.myfreecreditreportx.com/how-to-improve-your-credit-score-fast


How long does an auto repossesion stay on your credit report?

Negative reports on your credit score remain on your report for seven years.


How long will your credit be affected with a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

The item will remain on your report for 7 years.


How long will a foreclosure be on your credit report and how will it effect your credit score?

A foreclosure can stay on your credit report for over ten years. It will have a significant and negative impact on your score.