January 5th, 2024 7:47 PM by Austin Howland
Credit History - How Long Deragatory Events Stay on your Credit
Are you eagerly anticipating the removal of old records like late payments, bankruptcies, and tax liens from your credit report? Taking charge of your credit health involves staying informed about the expiration dates of various records on your report.
For instance, identifying an outdated bankruptcy entry from, say, 2001, can significantly bolster your credit score once rectified. Delve into our guide below to supercharge your credit management strategy:
Bankruptcy
Different types of bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, and 13) typically linger on your credit report for 7 to 10 years following the filing date. Any accounts included in the bankruptcy filing should be labeled as “Included in BK” and will remain on your report for the same duration.
Charge-off Accounts
Accounts that have been charged off due to delinquency tend to stick around on your credit report for 7 years.
Closed Accounts
Delinquencies associated with closed accounts persist on your report for 7 years from the reporting date. However, positively closed accounts, devoid of any delinquencies or late payments, may remain on your credit report for a longer period.
Collection Accounts
Accounts forwarded to collections typically stay on your credit report for 7 years from the date of the last 180-day late payment on the original account. When paying off the full balance, the record will be annotated as “paid collection.” But if settling for a reduced amount, expect the record to reflect “paid for less than the total due.”
Inquiries
Whenever a creditor or lender conducts a credit check, resulting in a “hard inquiry,” it stays on your report for up to two years. Accumulation of these hard inquiries can marginally impact your credit score. However, harmless “soft inquiries,” such as those from employers or your own credit checks, don’t affect your score and remain unseen by businesses.
Judgments
Most judgments, including those from small claims, civil cases, and child support, typically remain on your credit report for 7 years from the filing date.
Late Payments
Delinquencies of 30 to 180 days due to late payments can linger on your credit report for 7 years.
Tax Liens
Unpaid city, county, state, and federal tax liens pose severe implications, potentially remaining indefinitely on your credit report. Once paid, these liens typically stay on your report for 7 years from the payment date.
Understanding the intricacies of your credit history isn’t merely about tidying up your financial past. It can play a pivotal role in securing significant financial milestones, like obtaining a mortgage. Lenders scrutinize credit reports to assess an applicant’s financial reliability and loan eligibility. By proactively managing and rectifying discrepancies or outdated entries on your credit report, you pave the way for a stronger credit profile. This, in turn, increases your chances of securing favorable mortgage terms and realizing your dream of homeownership. Taking charge of your credit history today sets the stage for a promising financial future tomorrow.
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