Posts Tagged ‘Judgments’

How is a real estate short sale normally reported to the credit bureaus?

gr8tfriend asked: I short sold a home in 2006. The short sale was reported to all three credit bureaus as being ” Settled for less than the full balance, paid as agreed”. However on my Equifax and Experian credit report the account shows “settled for less than the full balance, paid as agreed and lastly [...]

Fixing Credit Report Errors

Mike Clover asked: After taking the first step of obtaining a free credit score report, the next most common step to improving your credit score is to correct any errors that might be present. Strangely enough, errors do occur, and it is well worth taking the time to dispel such inconsistencies. You must carefully scrutinize [...]

Keep An Eye On Your Credit: How Often Should You Review Your Credit Report?

Jay Delgado asked: There is no doubt that your credit report contains a lot of information that can have a direct impact on your lifestyle. It is also true that other people are reviewing your credit file and making judgments about you and your ability to repay. What do they see? Should you be at [...]