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January 17, 2025 at 1:35 pm #1209
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KeymasterJanuary 17, 2025 at 1:43 pm #1219Kikoff
KeymasterLate payments generally stay on your credit report for seven years from the date of the missed payment. This applies to all types of credit accounts, including credit cards, loans, and mortgages.
Impact on Your Credit Score:
- Initial Impact: The effect of a late payment on your credit score is most severe when it first appears on your report. Your score may drop significantly, especially if you had a good credit score before the late payment.
- Long Term: As the late payment ages, its impact on your credit score decreases. What you’ve been doing with your finances and payment history recently will impact your score more.
Types of Late Payments:
- 30 Days Late: These have a less severe impact than payments that are 60, 90, or more days late. However, even one 30-day late payment can lower your score.
- 60 Days Late and Beyond: These have a greater negative impact and signal more serious financial distress to lenders.
What You Can Do:
- Make On-Time Payments: The best way to recover from a late payment is to consistently make on-time payments moving forward. This demonstrates to lenders that you’re back on track.
- Set Up Reminders or Auto-Pay: Use reminders or automatic payments to avoid missing due dates in the future.
- Contact Your Creditor: If you have a valid reason for missing a payment, reach out to your creditor. Sometimes, they might be willing to help, especially if you’ve been a good customer otherwise.
Check Your Credit Report: It’s a good idea to regularly check your credit report and see that all information is accurate and to catch any potential issues early.
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