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Read the guideReporting concerns
How to review a reported late payment
Compare reported history with the records you already have.
Look at the specific month
Locate the account and payment period in question. Check the due date and payment history shown on the report.
Gather documentation
Compare lender statements, payment confirmations, and any written payment arrangement. A bank withdrawal alone may not establish when a lender credited a payment.
Raise a specific concern
If the reported history is wrong, explain the discrepancy to the bureau and furnisher. Accurate late payments generally cannot be removed just because they are unfavorable.
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CFPB: Disputing a credit report errorResults vary by individual credit profile. No score increase, deletion, or credit approval is guaranteed. Accurate and timely negative information generally cannot be removed simply because it affects a credit score. You can dispute credit report errors yourself at no charge.
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