
Credit Basics
How Do Late Payments Affect Your Credit Score?
Late payments have the greatest negative impact on your credit score. Too many will tell a creditor you’re a big risk.
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Late payments have the greatest negative impact on your credit score. Too many will tell a creditor you’re a big risk.
Derogatory marks on your credit report are negative items that can affect your credit score. These may include a variety
What to do if a debt isn’t yours? ScoreSense explains how a collection account you don’t recognize can impact your credit score.
The ScoreSense Dispute Center can help you dispute misinformation on your credit reports.
Work to remove collections from your credit report by explaining your situation in a goodwill adjustment letter, paying off the debt and disputing inaccurate information.