FCRA Data Furnishing & Accuracy Requirements

Question 1

What is a key requirement under the FCRA for data furnishers?

Accepted Answer

Report information that is verified and up-to-date

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Report all consumer disputes immediately.

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Only report positive consumer information.

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Delay reporting until requested by the consumer.

Question 2

How frequently should data furnishers update reported information?

Accepted Answer

As soon as new relevant information is available

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Every five years.

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Only upon consumer request.

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Annually.

Question 3

What happens if a furnisher reports inaccurate information?

Accepted Answer

The data furnisher must investigate and correct inaccuracies

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The consumer’s credit score increases.

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The data is deleted without investigation.

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Nothing happens if it’s unintentional.

Question 4

Which act complements FCRA in data furnishing obligations?

Accepted Answer

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)

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Truth in Lending Act.

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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

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Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

Question 5

What must a furnisher do upon receiving a consumer dispute?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the dispute and correct any errors

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Ignore the dispute unless requested by the CRA.

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Contact law enforcement.

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Immediately delete all related records.

Question 6

Why is accuracy important in credit reporting?

Accepted Answer

To protect consumer rights and avoid legal penalties

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To increase consumer loans.

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To reduce lender risk.

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To meet marketing objectives.

Question 7

What must data furnishers do regarding incomplete information?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that data is complete and not misleading

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Only report favorable data.

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Report data even if it is incomplete.

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Avoid updating records frequently.

Question 8

Who oversees compliance with FCRA data furnishing rules?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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IRS.

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Federal Reserve.

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SEC.

Question 9

What is a furnisher's responsibility after correcting inaccurate data?

Accepted Answer

Notify affected credit reporting agencies

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Keep corrections internal.

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Inform the consumer only.

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Do nothing further.