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Harney: Bill seeks to reform credit reporting

By Kenneth Harney
Published: June 6, 2016, 6:05am

Erroneous or outdated negative items on your credit report can be deal killers — or at least deal delayers — when you’re trying to purchase a house and get a mortgage. They can depress your credit scores, raise your interest rate and potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars in higher payments over time.

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