Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s smart to know how to remove negative items from your credit report, especially if you are soon to be applying for a mortgage or car loan. In fact, you can remove something from your credit history before seven years pass. Submit A Credit Dispute Letter. Collection).

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MAY 3, 2023

According to the Federal Trade Commission , around 25% of people have errors on their report that could affect their credit score. There’s a one in four chance that errors on your report are dragging your score down unfairly—which can end up costing you thousands of dollars. Here are some common ones: Mixed files.

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JUNE 14, 2020

It’s debt that’s already dead and shouldn’t be living on your credit report. But for whatever reason, it’s risen from the grave and chasing you down. Find out what you need to know about zombie debt and how to deal with it. How Does Zombie Debt Happen? Zombie Debts and Judgments.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You can remove collection accounts from your credit report by disputing inaccuracies, asking for goodwill deletions, or requesting a pay for delete agreement. Collection accounts are bad for your credit score. Collection accounts aren’t easy to remove.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

A collection account will lower your credit score and can generally stay on your credit report for up to seven years. To be clear, you can pay a collection and still have it shown on your credit report. Dispute the Collection. Request Debt Validation.

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