Lenders Keep Divorced Consumers Listed on Ex-Spouse Loans Despite Court Orders
Divorced consumers remain associated with ex-spouse loans in lender records despite providing court-ordered divorce documentation, continuing to damage their credit scores. Lenders have no obligation to proactively update account associations based on family court orders. No consumer-facing tool automates the process of notifying lenders and bureaus of court-ordered financial separation.
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