A denial or less favorable credit decision can trigger a notice identifying key reasons and information about a reporting company used in the decision
A denial or less favorable credit decision can trigger a notice identifying key reasons and information about a reporting company used in the decision.
Review the records
Read the notice for the listed reasons and report source. Obtain the relevant report, check its accuracy, and ask the lender to clarify any unclear underwriting requirement.
Choose the appropriate action
Correcting a report error can help future applications, but it does not guarantee approval or erase other underwriting factors.
Resources
Safesky resource: https://safeskyconsulting.com/diy/free Consumer guidance: 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.
