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Late payment shows on credit report for years

DEAR BRUCE: A major lending company reported to one of the credit bureaus that I was late on my April 2016 payment. The credit bureau said I will have a negative mark on my credit report for seven years. The Fair Credit Act says this is OK? This is not a judgment. The account was closed this past November when I paid the last payment. I’m beyond angry and outraged by this action against me. — Sue

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