@Anonymous wrote:
So if I pay it off, will it affect my credit score?
...only if you get a PFD ...Fico only scores the CA, not whether it is paid or not
...its a very small med over 3 yrs old ...it will not in any way affect your mortgage unless you use a very conservative lender who requires it be paid ...in that case, pay it
...in the meantime, the dispute WILL cause you problems and affect your scores ...so call the CRAs and have it removed ...hth