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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 49 MIN

Give Me Credit Episode 28

from Give Me Credit · host J.S. Whaldo and John A Mackey

This week on Give Me Credit, we sit down with FCRA attorney Jacob Hippensteel, owner of Hippensteel Law Firm to talk about one of the most powerful and misunderstood consumer protection laws in America, the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Your credit report is not just a score generator. It is a federally regulated legal document. And you have enforceable rights under the FCRA.Jacob breaks down what that really means.We discuss how credit bureaus operate behind the scenes, why credit reporting errors happen more often than most people realize, and what actually takes place after you submit a dispute letter. He explains the internal dispute process, and why precision, documentation, and strategy matter far more than emotion.We also address the marketing myth of so called “credit repair loopholes” and explain what is really happening when companies sell consumers rights they already have under federal law.If you have ever found inaccurate information on your credit report, struggled through a dispute process, or worried about your credit before applying for a mortgage, this episode is essential listening.Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have rights. The question is whether you know how to use them. Get full access to Mortgage Lending Explained at jswhaldo.substack.com/subscribe

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