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Michael G. Harris asked:




Many people today are saying, “Fix my credit!” They want quick solutions to repair their credit score. Getting rid of bad credit can seem like one of the toughest things on the planet. However, if you can repair your credit rating, then you can get more out of life and be treated with the respect that you deserve. Read on and discover 3 steps to repair your credit score.

First, it’s important to obtain a copy of your credit report. Go to AnnualCreditReport.com and you’ll receive a free copy of all 3 reports. You are entitled to receive one free copy each year from the major credit reporting agencies of Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. Then, look for mistakes on your report.

Second, report any mistakes to the consumer reporting company by writing a letter of dispute. Tell them, in writing, what information you think is inaccurate. Include copies, but not originals, of any documents that back up your position. In addition, be sure to provide your complete name and address and each item in your report you dispute. State the facts and the reasons you dispute the information, and ask that it be removed or corrected.

Third, enclose a copy of your report, and circle the items in question. Send your letter by certified mail, “return receipt requested,” so you can document that the consumer reporting company received it. Keep copies of your dispute letter and enclosures.

Credit reporting companies must investigate the items you question within 30 days. They also must send all the important information that you provide about the error to the organization that provided the information. After the information provider receives notice of a dispute from the consumer reporting company, it is required to investigate, review the important information, and report the results back to the credit reporting agency.

By taking a few action steps, you can repair your credit score. Remember that credit won’t fix itself. It does require you to take action to get the results that you deserve.

Lewis

Chintamani Abhyankar asked:




Many surveys have shown that 25 per cent of the credit reports contain serious mistakes at any point of time. These mistakes lower your credit score by about 50 points or more and they dampen your chances to get a good deal.

When you are desperate to correct your mistakes in a shortest possible time, try using the following smart tactics:

1. You need to document everything as and when it happens. Keep a diary enter the details of phone calls and letters sent. This will be useful for all future steps.

2. Your first request for correction of mistakes in your credit report should always be in writing. Send your letter by certified mail. The consumer protection laws make it mandatory for you to inform the credit bureaus in writing the mistakes in your credit report.

3. Do not waste time in following up with the creditor. You have to dispute with the credit bureau for reporting incorrect information. You can send a copy of your request to the concerned creditor but your main focus should be on the credit bureau.

4. If you are speaking to a representative from call center, you should ask for the team number and the name of the supervisor and note it in your diary for future reference.

5. Find out the names of executives from the credit bureau. You can find them on the Internet very easily. When you write to the bureau, you should send copies to the concerned executives. It does not take much of your time, but it speeds up the resolution of your dispute.

6. If you have all the documents in support of your claim, send them to Federal Trade Commission. You be happy to see the quickness with which your dispute is resolved.

7. If the credit bureau agrees to your request of correcting your credit report, requested them to notify to all the parties (including your prospective employer) who might have reviewed your report in the last six months.

8. You should never threaten anybody who is helping you to correct your problem to file a lawsuit. Let your attorney do that for you.

Margaret