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How to unfreeze your credit report

Date: Feb 7, 2023

If you have previously frozen your credit, you may need to unfreeze it in order to apply for loans, credit cards, or other financial products.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to unfreeze your credit.

Step 1: Determine which credit bureau(s) you froze your credit with

There are three major credit bureaus in the United States: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. If you're unsure which one(s) you froze your credit with, you can request a credit report from each bureau to see which one(s) show your credit as frozen.

Step 2: Gather the necessary information in order to unfreeze your credit

You will need to provide your personal information such as your full name, date of birth, and address. You may also be required to provide a PIN or password that you received when you froze your credit.

Step 3: Contact the credit bureau(s)

You can unfreeze your credit by contacting the credit bureau(s) either online, by phone, or by mail. You can usually find the contact information for each bureau on their websites. When you call or send a request, make sure to have your personal information and PIN or password readily available.

Step 4: Wait for confirmation

Once you have submitted your request to unfreeze your credit, the credit bureau(s) will process your request. It may take a few days for your credit to be unfrozen, so be patient and wait for confirmation from the bureau(s) before taking any further action.

Step 5: Submit your Hitch HELOC application

Once your credit is unfrozen, please visit our website to submit our 2-minute application that will unlock and provide you with your personalized HELOC rates.

Step 6: Re-freeze your credit if necessary

You can re-freeze it if you wish to do so. The process to re-freeze your credit is similar to the process to unfreeze it.

In conclusion, unfreezing your credit is a simple process that can be done quickly and easily by contacting the credit bureau(s) either online, by phone, or by mail. Just make sure to have your personal information and PIN or password handy when you make your request.

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