Monthly Archives: October 2009

When do late car payments get reported to the credit bureau?

Virginia asked: I am 10 days late because I had to help my sibling with one of their bills. When will the auto loan company report my payment late to the credit bureau? I’ve been on time for the past … Continue reading

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what credit bureau is with verizon wireless?

Nina asked: when someone gets bad credit with verizon wireless and their bill is passed to the bill collectors which one of the three credit bureau does it go to?Herbert

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How can I report delinquencies to a credit bureau?

Chris D asked: I own multiple rental units and also do some owner finance. Is it hard for me to report payment activities to the credit bureaus? Does it cost too much? I want to help these people build their … Continue reading

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what does it take to get collections off after you have validated w/ credit bureau?

Be nice, or at least funny asked: I payed a collection, and then realized it was bad for my credit and want it gone. i wrote the credit bureaus and had it validated, now what next?Leon

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How long does it take for the credit bureau to remove an incorrect listing?

Steve asked: I recently found out that someone had used me as a co-signer on a loan and was close to defaulting on it. I contacted the company and got taken off of the loan. over the last 120 days … Continue reading

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How fast would a credit bureau update your credit report when you pay your outstanding debts?

thornmbun asked: Let’s say a potential employer wants to check your credit, and does, but tell you that you have to bring your debt down below a certain amount to work for them. So if you were willing to pay … Continue reading

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How does a business, like a lender, report to a credit bureau?

John K asked: Does my business have to become a member of one of the 3 credit bureaus in order to report payment history by my customers?Lance

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