When companies request your mortgage credit score history they must contact the
following three major repositories that keep track of your credit history; Equifax,
TransUnion and Experian. These three agencies are responsible for keeping and
updating your credit history in a daily basis.
You can establish you mortgage credit score by opening three trade lines, meaning three
major credit cards like Visa, Master Card or Discovery and keep them open for at least
one year.
Requesting too many mortgage credit score inquiry within 6 months can lower your
grade and you should ensure people don't run your credit until you authorize it.
There are four grade to measure your credit:
1) Excellent A
2) Good B
3) Fair C
4) Poor(Foreclosure/Bankruptcy) D
If you feel there are problems with your mortgage credit score report you must contact
these agencies directly to get a resolution to your inquiries at;
Experian PO Box 9600 Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com
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Equifax PO Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374 1-800-685-1111 www.credit.equifax.com
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Trans Union PO Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com
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Type
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Limitation
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Collection
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Seven years.
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Bankruptcies
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10 years from the date of entry of the order for relief.
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Suits & Judgements
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Seven years from date of entry or expiration of applicable statute of limitations, whichever is longer.
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Tax Liens
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Paid Seven years from date of payment.
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Tax Liens
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Unpaid No limitation.
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Charged to Profit & Loss
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Seven years.
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Criminal Record Limitations
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No limitation on criminal conviction.
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Other Adverse Information
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Seven years.
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How long are bankruptcies and other delinquent or derogatory credit
reportable?
Credit Fraud
You've always had a spotless mortgage credit score history. You pay your bills on time. And you
live well within your financial means. But, recently you've received a few calls from collection
agencies requesting payment for items that you didn't buy. Before you dismiss these actions as
a mistake, investigate.
You could be the victim of credit fraud. Each year individuals with good credit histories fall prey
to criminals who steal their identity and run up thousands of dollars in bad debt under their
names. If it happens to you, through no fault of your own, you could be faced with years of
trying to clear your credit history of false information.
If you suspect identity fraud:
If you suspect someone has used your name, Social Security Number or driver's license to obtain
credit, or apply for a New Jersey mortgage contact each of the three credit bureaus:
Equifax 800.685.1111
Experian 800.310.7195 and
TransUnion 281.874.0169
Report identity theft crimes to the local police or law enforcement agency in your area. Put a
"fraud alert" on your credit file. Also, report the possible theft to all credit card issuers. Cancel all
your current cards. Notify your bank and/or savings and loan of the theft and any mortgage
credit score inquiry. Request new account numbers and a new ATM number and password.
Consider changing your driver's license number if you suspect someone has been using it to write
bad checks.
To prevent identity fraud from happening, here are some steps you can take;
 | | Don't carry extra credit cards, your birth certificate, passport or Social Security Number |
| | with you unless necessary. This will minimize the amount of information a thief can steal from you.
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 | | Don't print your Social Security Number on your checks. Only give it out if absolutely |
| | necessary to Mortgage Credit Score Loan Specialist.
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 | | Shield the ATM screen when using it in a public place.
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 | | Tear up pre-approved credit card offers that arrive in the mail.
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 | | Never leave a receipt with your credit card number on it in a public place. Take it home |
| | with you to a safe place or tear it up.
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 | | Keep current with the information that is on your credit file. Don't learn about negative |
| | information when you go to apply for a loan.
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 | | Be proactive about your credit history…protect it! |
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