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What can I do if a creditor is consistantly posting my payments late which reflects on my credit?

What can I do if a creditor is consistantly posting my payments late which reflects on my credit?

Q: Can you get a late payment forgiven?

Yes, it is possible to get a late payment forgiven. You can request forgiveness by contacting your creditor and explaining your circumstances. If you have a good payment history, they may consider removing the late mark as a goodwill gesture.

Q: How to get 30 day late removed from credit report?

To remove a 30-day late mark from your credit report, first gather your payment records. Then, send a written notice to your creditor disputing the late payment, citing any evidence that supports your claim. Follow up to ensure they investigate your dispute.

Q: Can you get a late payment removed from a credit report?

Yes, you can request the removal of a late payment from your credit report. Contact your creditor to dispute the late mark, providing documentation that supports your case. If they find the mark to be an error, they may remove it.

Q: How do I ask my bank to forgive a late payment?

To ask your bank for forgiveness of a late payment, reach out via phone or in writing. Clearly explain your situation and provide any supporting documentation. Request a goodwill adjustment to remove the late payment from your credit report, especially if you have a strong payment history.

Full question:

I need your help in getting a 30 day late mark off my credit report. I have a department store credit card, which I pay off every other month. They say that my first payment was due on the 8th of the month and I paid it on the 17th. Then they say that I didn't make a payment at all. I don't know what's going on but I pay all of my bills on time. I don't know if they are not processing the payments until later or if they are arriving late through the mail. I have paid the Target card off regularly and they refuse to take these bad marks off my credit report. My credit report is extremely important to me. What can I do?

Category: Debts and Credit
Subcategory: Fair Debt Collection Act
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Alabama

Answer:

The Fair Credit Billing Act provides a procedure for the correction of billing errors. Where a creditor has transmitted to an obligor (person who owes debt) an account statement in connection with an extension of consumer credit, and within 60 days receives a written notice from the obligor in which the obligor sets forth information identifying his or her name, account number, a belief that the statement contains a billing error, and its amount, and the reasons for this belief, the creditor must comply with the following statutory requirements. No later than 30 days after receiving the notice, the creditor must send a written acknowledgment to the obligor. No later than two complete billing cycles (in no event later than 90 days) after the receipt of the notice and prior to taking any action to collect the amount, or any part of it, indicated by the obligor,the creditor must either make appropriate corrections to the account or send a written explanation or clarification to the obligor, after having conducted an investigation, setting forth the reasons why the creditor believes the statement was correct.

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FAQs

How to ask for late payment forgiveness?

To ask for late payment forgiveness, contact your creditor directly. Explain your situation clearly and provide any evidence of timely payments. Request a goodwill adjustment to remove the late mark from your credit report. Be polite and persistent, as creditors may be more willing to help if you demonstrate a good payment history.