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How Long Does Debt Stay on Your Credit Report: The 7-Year Rule and How It Differs from the SOL

Aug 11, 2026 by D. Collins
How Long Does Debt Stay On Credit Report

Two completely separate clocks govern your old debt. The credit reporting clock limits how long debt appears on your credit profile, while the statute of limitations clock limits how long a collector can sue you. Under federal law, most negative debt information must fall off your credit report exactly seven years from the date you … Read more

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