How much are "old" lates affecting my score?

[kball64]

Hi everyone.  I have some old lates on my CRs and am wondering how much of an impact they're having.  On a paid Americredit auto loan I have 4 30-day lates from 2006 and on a paid Volkswagon Credit loan I have a few from 2003 & 2004.  I sent out GW letters to both asking them to remove the lates but just wondering what kind of damage the older ones are doing.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I've heard they have little affect after 2 years...

[MidnightVoice]

My last baddie, a 6.75 year old collection, dropped off and I gained more than 50 points

[Anonymous]

Probably because it was your last baddie...most do see a big score increase when their last baddie comes off...Congrats though!!!