Why canât information be deleted from the credit report? Experian stores information from credit grantors and public records in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. When you use credit, a record of your payment history is reported to credit reporting agencies.
(Updated March 4, 2016) No. Earnest money is not necessary to make an otherwise accepted offer into a valid contract. Earnest money is a buyer-performance item required to be deposited after a contract is fully executed. A contract could become effective even if no earnest money is required in the agreement.
Home buyers always ask how much of an earnest money deposit is required. Typically, there is no set requirement. In California, contracts must contain consideration to be valid, but that amount can be as little as one dollar. Laws in your state may be different. Bear in mind, however, that the amount of your earnest money deposit depends primarily on your marketplace and local custom.