An inquiry is simply a record that someone requested your credit report. Inquiries are generally a matter of fact. This is provided largely for the protection of the consumer, providing notification that their credit report was accessed, and by whom. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a credit reporting agency is required to retain a record of companies who have accessed your credit report. Because inquiries are added automatically at the moment the request is made, there is no question as to whether or not the inquiry occurred, you can’t dispute them or have them removed. The one exception can be in cases of credit fraud.
The fact that a consumer report was requested "in error" does not nullify the fact that the report was furnished; that information must be retained by the CRA so that it can comply with Sections 609(a)(3) and 611(d) of the FCRA among other reasons. If you have a question or dispute with a specific inquiry, it's best to contact the specific company that requested your credit report. Please note that the credit bureau or credit agency plays no part in the decision to take any action on your loan application request, and is unable to provide you with specific reasons for the decision on a loan application.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows access to your credit report to those with “permissible purpose”, such as someone who intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the extension of credit or the review or collection of an account. Looking for a mortgage, auto or student loan may cause multiple lenders to request your credit report, even though you are only looking for one loan. To compensate for this, FICO® scores largely ignore recent mortgage and automotive inquiries. These types of inquiries, even in large numbers, generally have little if any impact on FICO scores. Consequently, the removal of a mortgage or automotive inquiry will typically not improve a FICO score.
In accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) you can obtain copies of each of your credit reports annually, free of charge at AnnualCreditReport.com. Should you find errors on your credit report, they can be disputed online, over the phone or by contacting the appropriate credit bureau(s) at the following addresses,
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Trans Union
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Experian
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Equifax Credit Information Services
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P.O. Box 1000
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P.O. Box 9701
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P.O. Box 740256
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Chester, PA 19022
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Allen, TX 75013
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Atlanta, GA 30374
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800-888-4213
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888-397-3742
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800-685-1111
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www.transunion.com
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www.experian.com
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www.equifax.com
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To dispute information you believe to be inaccurate on a credit report produced by Credit Technologies, Inc. please provide the following information:
- Your full name: first, middle, and last; including any applicable suffixes (Jr., Sr., II, etc.)
- Your complete mailing address
- Your date of birth
- Your social security number (this is necessary to access your credit report)
- The item(s) you believe to be in error, with specifics as to the nature of the error. Please provide as much detail as possible as this will aid us in completing the investigation as quickly as possible.
Please forward your dispute to:
Consumer Disputes
Credit Technologies, Inc,
50481 W. Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
Should you have difficulty in reaching the company in question, or for other questions regarding this specific inquiry, please contact us again for additional assistance. Please include a copy of this letter with any future correspondence for easy reference.
Best regards,
Credit Technologies, Inc.