If your application for a loan or purchase of item(s) on credit has been denied, you can request the reason(s) for the denial. Further, if unfavorable action is taken regarding an existing account, you can request the reason(s) related to such action. You must make this request within 60 days of receiving a denial of credit or notice of other adverse action. The lending institution or entity extending credit must disclose the nature of the adverse information. The lending institution is generally required to respond to your request within 30 days of receiving it. The lending institution should give you sufficient information to allow you to verify the accuracy of the adverse information. If the information is incorrect, you may use this letter to advise the lending institution of the correct information. |