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Equifax - defaults showing which have been paid off

Hi
I've just checked my credit report and need some help!

I've been debt free for a while now, but some are still showing as defaulted on my credit report. Can anyone advise how to update this?

Thanks x

Comments

  • Gordon_Hose
    Gordon_Hose Posts: 6,259 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    The defaults remain on your file for 6 years from the date they were issued.
  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    If the debts have been paid off they should show as satisfied defaults for the remainder of the 6year timescale from when they were issued. If they don't show as satisfied chase up your creditor to update the file.
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • AgentM_2
    AgentM_2 Posts: 62 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks Trixy
    They are still showing a balance owed so I guess I have to speak to the scary debt people again! x
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