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Equifax Report

Hi all,

just got a free equifax report... it has old accounts on it going back years ( all settled thankfully) how can I clean this up..... what does it mean

thanks
£3000 Holiday/Car Target.... £180



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  • TotallyBroke
    TotallyBroke Posts: 1,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    If they are all settled they will drop off 6 years after the last payment. If they were paid on time then they will count as good for you in credit terms. It will show lenders that you are responsible in paying back the credit.
  • nuttytart26
    nuttytart26 Posts: 266 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    If these are all settled, contact the people who you paid the debts back to and ask them for a settlement letter. You can then send this to equifax and they will put a statement of settlement on your account.
    Debt free by August 2011 or sooner :A
  • Thanks guys... a few "missed for a month or 3" a few years back prior to setting up a DD, just want it to be better looking.... want to move house in the next year.... aslo scary that I have 7 accounts on it in total
    £3000 Holiday/Car Target.... £180



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