The NBC10 Boston Investigators found homeowners who said they were out tens of thousands of dollars in communities around the Boston area, including Woburn, Arlington, Walpole, Andover, Reading and West Roxbury. The problems extend far beyond the town limits of Bedford. It just felt very personal, and $35,000 is a big deal." Bankruptcy Filing Reveals Long List of Creditors "He told us he doesn't have our money," Zoya Derman said. They said the expectation was the permit would be pulled and foundation work would begin at their Bedford home, but Kelly became hard to reach for any updates on progress.Ī few weeks later, they were blindsided with news that Kelly was filing for bankruptcy. Don’t hire a company that asks you to dispute accurate information, promises to remove valid negative information or requests upfront fees.The Dermans signed a contract last July and handed over a $35,000 deposit. So, when is it appropriate to use a credit repair company? It could be worthwhile if the prospect of contacting credit agencies is overwhelming. Contact the credit bureaus to have outdated information removed - it may boost your credit score overnight. However, most negative information can only show up on reports for about seven years (10 for bankruptcies), according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. No credit repair company can remove negative information- such as bankruptcy or a late payment - from your credit report if it’s accurate. The credit reporting company generally has 30 calendar days to investigate your dispute.
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has steps you can take to fix your credit score yourself.Ĭredit Repair Companies: Are They Worth It?
Many credit repair companies are on the hook for unlawful business practices, plus you may not need a company to help repair your credit.
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