Do I have any recourse of action if a lender violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

Yes, you have recourse of action if a lender violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Maryland. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that provides protection to consumers and sets rules for how lenders must handle consumer credit information. Under the FCRA, creditors must ensure accuracy in credit reports, investigate disputed information, provide informational notices to consumers, and protect consumers’ credit report information from unauthorized access. If a lender violates any of the FCRA rules, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit in federal court. Your first step should be to send the lender a written notice of the alleged FCRA violation and demand that the lender correct or remove the inaccurate information. If the lender does not take action within 30 days, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and/or your state’s attorney general. You also may file a lawsuit in federal court. If you win a lawsuit, you may be entitled to damages, including actual costs, attorney’s fees, and punitive damages. It’s important to note that you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of the creditor’s violation of the FCRA. It’s important to take action as soon as you suspect your lender has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The sooner you take action, the more likely the lender will be held accountable and the more likely you will be able to get the inaccurate credit information corrected.

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