Filing A Credit Dispute To A Credit Bureau »

Consumers have the right to check into their credit reports at any time. The Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states that errors and false charges can be disputed. The three credit report firms (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) must respond to consumer disputes by conducting their own investigation on the matter.

When To Get Your Credit Report »

When is it best to obtain a copy of your credit report? The best time is at least six months prior to submitting your credit application. Why so? Looking at your personal credit report ahead of time will give you the chance to take the necessary action, in case you may need improvement with your credit score or if there are errors in your report. Hence, you can avoid getting declined by a lender.

How to Follow Up a Credit Dispute Letter »

According to The Fair Credit Reporting Act, all Credit Reporting Agencies have the responsibility to answer to customer disputes. Within 10 days upon receipt of a dispute letter, the credit agency must sent notice that an investigation has started. The investigation can take place up to 30 days. Afterwards, the credit reporting agency must notify [...]