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How to Report Accounts in Dispute or Under Investigation Under Metro 2®
When an account is under investigation, Metro 2® guidance generally expects furnishers to continue reporting the account, but to add the appropriate legal-compliance indicator so the consumer reporting agencies and data users understand the context. The goal is to preserve accuracy, prevent re-aging or “hiding” of adverse information, and document the dispute status in a…
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What to Expect When Onboarding as a Data Furnisher With the Credit Bureaus
As you move forward with onboarding as a data furnisher with one or more of the credit bureaus (or their onboarding partners), you may be asked to provide information and/or agree to some or all of the requirements below. While every program is different, these are common themes that come up during credentialing and go-live.…
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How Should Student Loan Forgiveness and Payment Pause Programs Be Reported?
What are the correct procedures for reporting student loan forgiveness, deferment, and payment pause programs under FCRA and Metro 2® guidelines? Recent changes in federal student loan policy—including widespread payment pauses, new forgiveness programs, and evolving deferment/forbearance options—have made accurate credit reporting more important than ever. Both the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Metro…
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