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Credit reportsSeptember 23, 2026· 2 min read

What to Do If a Lender Reports the Wrong Loan Type

What to Do If a Lender Reports the Wrong Loan Type

A student, auto, mortgage, or personal-loan label should match the underlying contract and account.

A student, auto, mortgage, or personal-loan label should match the underlying contract and account.

Practical next step

Compare the credit agreement and lender's furnishing record. If type or collateral is wrong, request a correction and inspect related fields after the update.

Verify the result

Keep the original report or statement, your supporting records, and any response. Compare the same account and dates after the next update. Accurate information generally cannot be removed just because it affects a score.

Further reading and tools

Official guidance: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-dispute-an-error-on-my-credit-report-en-314/ Safesky resource: https://disputes.safeskyconsulting.com/

Your next step

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This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Results vary by credit profile.