How can I remove something from my credit report?

You can remove inaccurate or outdated information from your credit report by filing a dispute with your credit bureau or financial institution. They'll investigate and remove or retain the data within 30–45 days.

How do I remove negative items from my credit report before 7 years?

You can remove negative items from your credit report before 7 years by writing a goodwill letter or letter of explanation to your mortgage lender.

Do removed accounts affect your credit score?

Removed accounts can help raise your credit score by removing the negative factors dragging it down.

Steven Porrello

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Steven Porrello is a regular contributor at Anytime Estimate. When he's not writing about real estate and investing, Steven spends his time surfing, reading on the beach, and traveling.

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