How can I remove negative items from my credit?

Submitted by hechpx on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 01:59
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How can I remove negative items from my credit report that have been settled and closed? I need to remove these items to impove my credit. Help, anyone???
Thank you!

Dispute each entry with the credit bureaus...they have 30 days to correct or delete.

Wed, 01/30/2008 - 00:20 Permalink

Right, I did this and you know they did answer everyone of them, I thought if i got one wiped out, I would be happy, unfortunately it did not work for me, I wish you better luck than I had.

Tue, 02/05/2008 - 01:38 Permalink

You can attempt to dispute for a different reason...if you repeat a reason, it is very likely that the CRA will discard as frivolous.

Tue, 02/05/2008 - 01:49 Permalink

You first have to stop and realize that you're not going to improve your credit overnight. Why not consider opening a small secured credit card or taking out a small auto loan with a dealer that specializes in people with no or bad credit. The sooner you can open a new credit account the sooner you can start rebuilding your credit.

Tue, 02/05/2008 - 03:16 Permalink

Hello Scott,

Welcome to the forum.

Hi Hechpx,

Disputing the item will help.

August,
Sometimes it does not work but reasons are also enough. I do not know what approach you have taken but if you write with enough evidence I am sure things will work out. Give different reason for the dispute as mrnstr said.

Tue, 02/05/2008 - 03:51 Permalink