Credit Report Errors; Here's What You Need To Know

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Credit Score

For any individual, credit score plays an important role in financial life, and it influences the interest rates on loans and also the approval of credit cards.

Credit score

Credit Report Errors

Credit report errors are errors that can lead to inaccuracy in the credit score.

Credit Report Errors

Errors

1. Late Payments on Credit Report- These can affect the credit score even if the delay in payment is minor. It impacts the chances of getting loans. 

Late Payments

2. Duplicate Entries

When a loan is transferred from one lender to another, it may appear twice which can negatively impact the credit score.

3. Mistakes In Report

One should also be able to identify the mistakes in the credit report which include identification confusion as at times credit reports might include accounts that actually belong to someone else.

Mistakes In Report

4. Incorrect Personal Information

Wrong personal information, like misspelt names, incorrect addresses, or incorrect PAN must be checked. These can confuse lenders or credit bureaus and make it difficult to obtain credit. 

Personal Information

5. Unauthorised Accounts or Transactions

Credit scores may suffer if there is a fraudulent transaction or inaccurate accounts which can be signs of identity theft or lender errors.

Unauthorised Transactions

Keep In Mind

It's important to regularly review the credit report in order to identify any accounts or activities that are suspicious. One must notify the credit bureau right away and find the disparities.

Keep in mind

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