Erase Bad Credit Legally - Can It Be Done?

By Simon Myring

A common query usually asked regarding repairing your credit rating is the way to erase unpleasant credit, is it indeed attainable?

There are lots of adverts from companies all over the internet who claim they will erase bad credit legally but don't be scammed. If the adverse items on your credit file are indeed correct and truthful, then there is no legal way to fix them and so erase the bad credit. If there are errors or expired things on your file then YES, these CAN legally be erased.

Thus what can you truly do? The first step in credit repair is to obtain your credit history showing the present data that the numerous credit bureaus hold on you. Then sit down with a piece of paper and go through the credit report with a fine tooth comb, looking for errors and mistakes, taking notes where applicable.

Next, write a letter to the creditor if a slip-up exists, detailing the error in as much depth as possible and providing evidence. You want to follow this up with a letter to the credit agency from whom you obtained your credit file. Once more detail any errors in full and provide evidence. When sending documentation be certain to send COPIES of the required proof and not the original paperwork

The credit agency is obligated to complete an investigation of your grievance inside 30 days and report back with any findings. It will liaise with the creditor to ascertain the accuracy of your information and whether or not your evidence verifies the claim. The creditor in question has got to reply inside fourteen days, once more with data supporting their claim.

If you're correct and there is a mistake, the creditor should report back to the credit bureau with amended information. If the creditor fails to respond or report any amendments inside 14 days the disputed info will be erased from your credit file.

Using this easy methodology, you'll be able to get old or adverse issues removed from your report. If the reply from the creditor is that the data is correct but that you are feeling that it's still wrong another avenue is to add a statement of dispute to your file. Create a written request to the credit bureau or agency who must oblige. It will appear as a written statement alongside any disputed item on your file. While not erasing the unhealthy credit it will have a positive impact on your credit report. - 29971

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