The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the FCRA of 2003, is the federal legislation that governs the credit reporting industry. Statutes of limitation for reporting time limits are provided by this legislation.… Read More

Many people in credit repair programs need some level of help with collectors. Between phone calls, dunning letters, and the often cryptic list of debts that appear on credit reports, it can be problematic to identify legitimate debts and determine the best course of action.… Read More

Open collection accounts should not be disputed without investigating the statute of limitation (SOL). Not knowing your SOL can be costly. Knowing your SOL provides amazing credit repair benefits.

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Disputing open collections without knowledge of the SOL is like driving a car blindfolded.… Read More

Credit repair is not about getting rid of genuine derogatory information on your reports, but before you decide what is genuine and what is not, you should think twice. There may be some issues you have to live with until the reporting period, usually seven years, has passed, but you may find that some of the items which look accurate have no business being on your report.… Read More

Collectors are governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Collectors do not always play fair, so it is best if you know the rules. Collectors cannot report a collection to the credit bureaus unless they have sent you a letter detailing the debt and the identity of the original creditor.… Read More

Bob and Sue are real people. They are smart and resourceful, but several years ago they made some bad choices. Soon their credit was a mess. So they started their credit repair journey. Here are a few of their credit repair adventures that might shine some light on your own path.… Read More

The credit bureaus are not the enemy. And the folks that created the FICO credit score model are not out to get you. In fact, if you take time to learn the rules you will find out how fun the game can be.… Read More

We speak with people all day long about their credit reports. Here is a review of the most common questions that we encounter about reporting periods for derogatory information, as well as guidance on resolving the related issues. These details, if properly understood and acted on, can make a significant difference in your credit score.… Read More

Getting contacted by a collector is never a good thing. But there are laws that govern the behavior of collectors, and there are steps you can take to control the situation. Here are the rights and remedies that anyone facing a collector should know.… Read More

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the FCRA of 2003, is the federal legislation that governs the credit reporting industry. Statutes of limitation for reporting time limits are provided by this legislation.… Read More