LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 26th, 2008Legal Form | Credit Repair: Method of Verification Demand
-This is a sample “MOV” or “method of verification” letter. It’s an advanced tool in a consumer’s credit repair arsenal. Before using it, you should read about Method of Verification.
Experian
701 Experian Parkway
Allen, TX 75013
RE: Fair Credit Reporting Act Request under § 611(a)(0)
To Whom It May Concern:
Time is of the essence with regard to this request. You [...]
LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 26th, 2008Method of Verification - Credit Repair Device
At least one major credit repair website touts “Method of Verification” as a “secret credit repair tool.” Well, not exactly. Method of Verification, or “MOV,” refers to a statutory right that consumers enjoy to demand that a credit reporting agency (transunion, equifax, etc.) supply upon request the method of verification when a consumer asks that [...]
LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 13th, 2008What Happens After Foreclosure
Foreclosure is the process by which a bank or lender takes possession of collateral used to secure a loan. Put another way, foreclosure happens to a homeowner when he or she doesn’t pay their mortgage.
There are two types of foreclosure: judicial foreclosure and trustee’s sale (non-judicial) foreclosure. Some states use one or the other, and [...]
LearnAboutLaw Staff on Apr 13th, 2008Credit Repair After Foreclosure
How Does Foreclosure Affect My Credit?
Foreclosure devastates credit–the only greater “derogatory” on a credit report is a bankruptcy. If you follow your FICO scores, you would tend to see a drop in the 120 to 150 point range. The amount of the drop will vary depending on the other items on your credit report. A [...]