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Posts Tagged ‘ foreclosure ’

Foreclosure proceedings started

  • May 8th, 2013
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Featured

Dear Experian, I have a "Foreclosure was started" comment on my Experian report. We have made our payments on time for the last 30 months. What should the comment be changed to in order to show that we are no longer in foreclosure and that we are now current? I have seen “Paid Foreclosure.” Would that be accurate? - RJP [ READ MORE ]

“Foreclosure” worse than “paid for less than full balance” but not much

  • August 15th, 2012
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, Which has a more negative effect on my credit score, "Account Paid In Full For Less Than the Full Balance" or "Foreclosure"? - ZPT[ READ MORE ]

When foreclosure is added to a credit report

  • March 31st, 2011
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, When is foreclosure listed on credit report, at the date of sale, at the end of the foreclosure process or at the redemption date? - ABR[ READ MORE ]

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