You have two options to submit your dispute documents. You can receive the form by email, complete it electronically and email all of your documentation to us. Or, you can print and mail in your completed dispute form and include copies of the required documents.
There are definitely advantages to disputing with the credit bureau online. It's easier to hop online and send in a dispute to the credit bureaus. You don't have to wait in the long post office lines.
2) What is the 609 loophole? The “609 loophole” is a misconception. Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows consumers to request their credit file information. It does not guarantee the removal of negative items but requires credit bureaus to verify the accuracy of disputed information.
Online disputes and typed letters get scanned and filtered too easily. Handwritten disputes require special handling and have a better chance of actually being looked at. Be sure so send Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and state that was how it was mailed at the top of the letter.
Dispute mistakes with the credit bureaus. You should dispute with each credit bureau that has the mistake. Explain in writing what you think is wrong, include the credit bureau's dispute form (if they have one), copies of documents that support your dispute, and keep records of everything you send.
You can send a credit report dispute letter to Equifax, P.O. Box 740256, Atlanta, GA 30374-0256. Include this information: Name and current address. Equifax report confirmation number as seen on the report.
If you think that there is incorrect information on your Equifax Credit Report, please go to the Errors on my Credit Report section to raise a dispute. As we don't own the data, we'll manage the dispute with the data supplier on your behalf. Once the dispute has been raised, the company has 21 days to respond to it.
It doesn't really matter whether you send it certified or not the purpose of sending it certified orMoreIt doesn't really matter whether you send it certified or not the purpose of sending it certified or registered mail is just to let you know that the credit bureaus did receive the letter in the mail.