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October 26, 2020 marks the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of one of the most important pieces of consumer protection legislation in the country\u2019s history: The Fair Credit Reporting Act.<\/p>\n The Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, is a federal law governing how consumer credit information can be used and distributed. It gives consumers the right to see what\u2019s on their credit reports<\/a> and dispute errors and inaccurate information.<\/p>\n In this blog post, we\u2019ll take a closer look at this legislation and discuss and how a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawyer can help you.<\/p>\n According to the FCRA, the three major credit bureaus \u2013 Equifax, Experian and Transunion \u2013 are required to do the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n The credit bureaus must give you a free copy of your credit report when:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition, the credit bureaus are required to provide a free copy of your report upon request every twelve months.\u00a0 The reports may be requested once per year\u00a0through their clearinghouse website annualcreditreport.com, or you may write to the bureau directly.<\/p>\n If you spot an error on your credit report, you must send a written dispute to the credit bureau.\u00a0 The FCRA requires the credit bureaus to investigate. \u00a0You must provide documentation with your dispute letter that supports your claim.\u00a0 The bureaus have 30 days to respond to your dispute.\u00a0 If the problem has not been resolved, you may need to send a second dispute.<\/p>\n If there is incorrect information on your report, the credit bureaus must fix it or delete it within 30 days of your dispute. (They have 45 days if you submit additional information after filing your initial dispute. They must also delete outdated negative information that\u2019s more than seven to 10 years old – depending on the type of information.<\/p>\n The FCRA says credit bureaus must also:<\/strong><\/p>\n The FCRA also governs the credit furnishers\u00a0 — banks, mortgage lenders, credit card companies and other financing companies\u00a0 —\u00a0 that provide information to the credit bureaus. Under the law, the furnishers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Businesses, such as lenders, employers and landlords, \u00a0who use the information on your credit report<\/a> to determine approval of an application, have their own rules to follow under the FCRA. \u00a0First, they must get your permission to access your credit report. Second, \u00a0they must inform you in writing if you\u2019ve been denied. The letter must explain why you were denied, and identify the credit bureau that supplied the report to conclude the denial.<\/p>\n If you think your rights under the FCRA have been violated \u2013 whether it\u2019s by a credit bureau or a furnisher,\u00a0you can seek damages with the help of a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawyer.<\/p>\n October 26, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of consumer protection legislation in the country\u2019s history: The Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, is a federal law governing how consumer credit information can be used and distributed. It gives consumers the right to see … <\/p>\nWhat does the FCRA require from credit reporting agencies?<\/h2>\n
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1. Give you a copy of your credit file upon request<\/h3>\n\n
2. Investigate disputed items<\/h3>\n
3. Correct errors on your report<\/h3>\n
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What does the FCRA require from credit furnishers?<\/h2>\n\n
How a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawyer can help you<\/h2>\n
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The attorneys at Flitter Milz have extensive experience dealing with FCRA violations and can help you seek redress if your consumer rights have been violated. Contact us today<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"