Even a single late payment can damage your credit score and linger on your credit report for up to seven years. This can make it harder to qualify for loans, credit cards, mortgages, or even housing. Our Credit Repair Consultant help individuals across Irvine, CA and beyond take action to dispute, correct, and recover from late payments using proven strategies and legal protections designed to restore your credit and rebuild your financial path.
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Creditors typically report a payment as “late” once it’s 30 days past due. From there, late payments are categorized as:
• 30 days late
• 60 days late
• 90+ days late
The later the payment, the more damage it can do—especially if it becomes part of a pattern. Even one isolated incident can significantly lower your score.
We take a personal, thorough, and strategic approach to correcting or minimizing the damage of late payments. Here’s how we do it:
We begin by reviewing your credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to locate all late payment entries and verify their accuracy.
If a late payment is reported in error, we dispute it directly with the credit bureaus under your rights through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Our goal is full removal or correction of the inaccurate data.
If the payment was legitimate but isolated, we help you submit Goodwill Letters—formally requesting your lender to remove the late mark based on your past positive payment history or extenuating circumstances.
In certain cases, we can assist in negotiating a pay-for-delete agreement—where the lender agrees to remove the late mark in exchange for payment or settlement.
Payment history makes up 35% of your FICO® score, making it the most influential factor in your credit profile. A single late payment can lead to:
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