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Free credit reports and negative history?
I had applied for a small loan and after receiving the reasons for its denial I noticed two reasons were something to the effect of “Delinquincy, public record, nonpayment”, or something similar. This alarmed me so I went to the official free credit report site and checked my history. The report I received on this site(through Equifax) did not indicate ANY negative history so I was confused as to why the bank’s credit check would.
I have several tens of thousands of dollars in debt due to student loans for law school but those don’t have to be paid back until after I graduate in 2009. My other credit history is small and I know I never missed any payments on any of my bills.
The only things I think it could be are either tickets/criminal history or overdrafting an account(which I’ve done once or twice). Would these qualify for the description the bank gave me? Why didn’t these things show on the free report? Sorry for the length but I wanted to be accurate.
A few additional details in light of the first answer. I should say that the main reason I was told I was refused was because of 1)a lack of credit history and 2)no paying job. The lack of credit history means I did not have any previous lines of credits with debt payable to a financial institution. My internship is for a government position(prosecutor) and is unpaid. Also any overdraft was immediately corrected.
I didn’t see any of the three reporting agencies on the letter but I’m sure I can give the bank a call and find out. I did receive my free report from the official site so hopefully I can still get additional ones from the other two agencies. Still does anyone have any ideas what these negatives could potentially be?
Lloyd
Free Credit Reports: Know Credit Status for Free
In the time of free market economies and globalization many people are engaged in business. The economies are moving towards the capitalism. In such a situation liquidity in market is available at large and many people are enjoying benefits of the available capital by taking credit. But it is equally important to keep a track of the credit reports as to get capital on credit. Free credit reports are very useful for everyone who has borrowed some credit.
Free credit reports consist of information like personally identifying information, public record information, credit information, and inquiries. Personally identifying information further holds information like name, current and previous addresses, social security number, year of birth, current and previous employers, and even marital status.
Free credit reports give you a proper track of the above stated information along with the details of your previous payments of the credit. This is a method that helps you in getting another credit since credit lenders gives you credit by checking all your details through your credit reports. Not only this a free credit reports assess you on your credit payments and assign you a credit score that marks your efficiency, smartness, trust and assigns your market value.
One must check free credit reports which are prepared by the three credit bureaus under the federal law namely Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. This facility is available online also. One can check his due payments of credit and can keep on all other personal information. This way one can be protected by certain inaccuracies and threats like identity theft.
Free credit report is the major tool which helps you maintaining your credit score, helps you in getting further credit and helps you to protect the risk of falling in the legal action. It can also be used as a reminder for the credit payment.
Free credit reports is an invaluable tool which a person should use to stay away from any inaccuracy. It is the right way to keep in touch with your financial and credit status. You can ***** your market credibility with it.
Vernon