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Credit bureaus get most of their data from creditors and collection agencies. They also search court records for lawsuits, judgments and bankruptcy filings. And they go through county records to find recorded liens (legal claims) against property.
Non-credit data made part of a credit report usually includes names you previously used, past and present addresses, Social Security number, employment history, and current and previous spouses’ names. Your credit history includes the names of your creditors, type and number of each account, when each account was opened, your payment history, your credit limit or the original amount of a loan, and your current balance. The report will show if an account has been turned over to a collection agency or is in dispute. The report also lists creditors that have requested information about you in the past year or two. (See Chapter 4,
Section A, for more information on the contents of a credit report.)
How can I get a copy of my credit report?
There are three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) entitles you to a copy of your credit report, and you can get one for free if:
- you’ve been denied credit because of information in your credit report and you request a copy within 60 days of being denied credit
- you are unemployed and intend to apply for a job within the 60 days following your request for your credit file
- you receive public assistance, or
- you believe your credit report contains errors due to fraud.
Certain states also require that credit bureaus provide consumers with one free copy each year.
If you don’t qualify for a free copy, you will have to pay a small fee to obtain your report. (See Chapter 4, Section B, for information on obtaining a credit report.)
Taken From : Credit Repair by Attorneys Robin Leonard and Deanne Loonin
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