Paid and Closed Credit Accounts Remain as Negative Items on Credit Reports
Consumers who pay off and close credit accounts find the accounts continue to appear as negative items on their credit reports. Disputes filed with credit bureaus do not prompt adequate investigation into whether the reporting status accurately reflects the settled account. The lag between account resolution and credit report update damages credit scores during the period consumers most need their credit profile to improve.
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