The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a significant piece of legislation that plays a crucial role in the financial landscape of the United States. Enacted in 1970, the FCRA aims to promote accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). It governs how credit information is collected, accessed, …
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To initiate an investigation of a “bad mark” on a consumer credit report, consumers are advised to make their first inquiry or request via a credit reporting agency. The three major credit reporting agencies in the United States are Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. Trying to resolve a dispute with the business or lender who may …
Consumers need to be vigilant in protecting their credit and financial reputations. In today’s age, lenders, companies, and others who transact business via the credit markets can be predatory, merciless, and not consumer-friendly. One way of protecting your credit history and reputation is to know and understand some basics of credit reporting, credit monitoring, and …
