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Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?

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Anonymous
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Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?

There is a medical collection on my Experian report in which it's listed to be deleted in August.  I understand that may mean by the end of August, but I need to apply for a new loan this month and can't wait for September to have this fall off.  I spoke with an agent at Experian and they offered to file a dispute; however, I am wondering if there could be any negative impacts to doing so (i.e. having it stay on longer).  Thanks in advance!

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Booner72
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Re: Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?

If you are applying for a mortgage then you will be denied because of the dispute comment.

STARTING: 11/24/10 EQ-584 EXP-648 TU04-595
CLOSED FIRST HOME 8/19/11 EQ-630 EXP-691 TU04-653
CURRENT: EQ-701 EXP-??? TU08-720
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Anonymous
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Re: Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?


@Booner72 wrote:

If you are applying for a mortgage then you will be denied because of the dispute comment.



The truth about accounts in dispute when applying for a mortgage.  Right from the horse's mouth last week (my lender).  Lenders don't want accounts in dispute that have a balance.  If there is no outstanding balance, then the dispute status doesn't matter.  HTH!

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Anonymous
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Re: Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?

Thanks all!  I was very suprised last night when I received the results of the dispute just 3.5 hours after filing it!  Experian indeed deleted to about-to-expire collection!  I'm now very anxious to get my Experian score with all of the baddies gone!  Although I do not really want the hard inquiry for the lender pull to get my FICO.  Thanks all!!!

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sassymomof2
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Re: Possible Negative Outcomes of Dispute for Old Collection?

Congrats!

Starting Fico Feb 2011 EQ 570 TU 580 EX ?
May 2014 EQ 709 EX 684 TU discover 665

Closed on first home April 26, 2012!
Last app August 2, 2014. Gardening indefinitely!!!
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