A foreclosure can slash your score by up to 160 points — more if you started strong. See how long the damage lasts and how borrowers realistically rebuild within 3–7 years.
Most consumers recover meaningfully within 12–24 months after a medical collection. Here's how dispute rights, new CFPB rules, and positive accounts speed that up.
With charge-off rates at a 13-year high, knowing which entry to tackle first—and why paying either one won't always lift your score—can change your repair strategy.