The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a cornerstone of consumer protection in the United States, ensuring the accuracy and privacy of credit information.

The change is expected to boost millions of people's credit scores and helping them qualify for home mortgages. It's unclear ...

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As financial confidence rises in South Africa, the National Financial Ombud Scheme is ready to assist consumers facing credit ...

Credit reporting agencies are the companies that compile information from creditors to create your credit reports. Experian, Equifax and TransUnion are the three main credit reporting agencies, but ...

The CFPB estimates credit scores could jump by up to 20 points when medical debt disappears from reports. That impact can be ...

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Equifax to pay $15 million after it “failed to conduct adequate ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million for credit reporting errors. The CFPB alleged the credit bureau failed to properly investigate consumer disputes. Credit reports have ...

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The CFPB cited Equifax’s failure to investigate disputes and resolve errors as part of its crackdown on credit reporting.

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