If you get financed for a car, is there a law that makes the finance company report your account to the credit bureaus?
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If you get financed for a car, is there a law that makes the finance company report your account to the credit bureaus?
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Asked on October 15, 2019 under Business Law, Utah
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately, there is no law requireing them to do report your account to credit agencies. It is voluntary for sellers, lenders, etc. to report account activity, whether good or bad, to the credit rating agencies. Many will report, of course, but they are not required to do so.
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