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How doI correct an incorrect entry on a credit report?

Approximately 4 years ago I filed for bankruptcy and only included 2 credit cards. Looking at my credit report it shows that my house and car was included but I make my monthly payments and have never been late. How do I fix this?

Asked on February 23, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

Do you have your bankruptcy paperwork?  Did you reaffirm the house and car in the bankruptcy?  If you did then you are correct: it should not have been reported.  But if you did not and instead just continued to pay the mortgage and the car loan, it is possible that they reported it properly.  Check your paperwork from the bankruptcy.  I am sure that you have a copy.  See if the house and car loan are listed on the list of creditors and then see if you reaffirmed.  If you did then contact the loan companies and lt them know that they need to correct your report.  Good luck to you. 


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