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How long can negative information stay on my credit report?

Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, adverse information—for example, collection actions, charge-offs, suits, and judgments—may remain on your credit report for seven years.

Refer to 12 CFR 1022 "Fair Credit Reporting (Regulation V)" for more information.

Last Reviewed: April 2021

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