A report records account and identity information supplied to a bureau; a score is a calculation based on information in a particular file.
A report records account and identity information supplied to a bureau; a score is a calculation based on information in a particular file.
What to do
Read the report to find the data behind a concern. Ask which score model and bureau a lender used when a number differs from an app.
Check the outcome
Save a dated copy of the relevant report, statement, or agreement. Verify the actual account terms and subsequent updates. A tool or dispute cannot guarantee a score increase or remove accurate information merely because it is unfavorable.
Resources
Safesky: https://disputes.safeskyconsulting.com/ Official consumer resource: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/
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This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Results vary by credit profile.
