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1. How SmartCredit Works
SmartCredit provides 3-bureau credit monitoring for the client. When a client enrolls, they automatically get a credit report pulled. That report is refreshed periodically (SmartCredit refreshes 3B reports based on their subscription tier). Crowned Credit views this shared report to:
Import client credit data into DisputeFox
Identify negative items to dispute
Monitor credit score changes over time
Confirm that deleted items have been removed from the bureau reports
Check the results of dispute rounds
2. Accessing a Client's SmartCredit Account
2.1 How Clients ShareSign Access
Clients share their SmartCredit reports with Crowned Credit during onboarding. They go to Settings → Account Sharing in their SmartCredit dashboard and add Crowned Credit's company email. This grants read-only view access to their reports.
If a client hasn't completed this step, the Onboarding team must follow up before dispute work can begin. Do not start disputes without confirmed report access.
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For the Dispute Processing workflow, SmartCredit reports are imported into DisputeFox directly. Here's what the technical integration does:
An authenticated session is established using the client's shared credentials
The existing 3-bureau JSON report is fetched from SmartCredit's member endpoint
The data is parsed and imported into DisputeFox
This does NOT order a new report — it retrieves the most recently available report
SmartCredit support:Premium
(877)If 372-3895
3. Reading a Credit Report in SmartCredit
3.1 Credit Score Section
At the top of the SmartCredit dashboard, you'll see the client's credit scores from all three bureaus. Key things to note:
VantageScore vs. FICO: SmartCredit typically shows VantageScore 3.0. This may differ from the FICO score lenders use. Clients should understand that the SmartCredit score is a monitoring score, not necessarily what a lender will pull.
Score discrepancy between bureaus: Normal. Each bureauclient has different data. Score variation of 20–50 points between bureaus is common.
Score vs. Credit Karma: Scores on SmartCredit may differ from Credit Karma. Different scoring models. Always use SmartCredit as the reference for dispute work — it shows the actual bureau data.
3.2 Identifying Negative Items
In the Accounts section, look for items marked with:
Red indicators or derogatory labels — these are candidates for dispute
Collections: Will show creditor name, original creditor, open/close date, balance, and status
Late payments: Will show the payment history grid — look for red 30/60/90 day late marks
Charge-offs: Account will show status as "Charged Off" or "Written Off"
Public records: Bankruptcies, tax liens, civil judgments (if any)
3.3 Identifying Deletions (Confirming Dispute Results)
After a successful dispute round, the negative item should disappear from the client's SmartCredit report. To confirm a deletion:
Open the client's current SmartCredit report
Search for the previously disputed item by creditor name and account number
If the item no longer appears on the specific bureau's report — it has been deleted
Take a screenshot or note the confirmation for the client's DisputeFox file
Notify the CS team so they can update the client
Note: SmartCredit reports refresh on a schedule. If you just received a "Deleted" response from a bureau, give the SmartCredit report 3–7 days to reflect the change before confirming with the client.
3.4 Understanding Credit Score Factors
SmartCredit shows the key factors affecting the client's score. Common factors you'll see and what they mean:
FactorWhat It MeansImpact
Payment HistoryLate/missed payments on recordHighest — 35% of score
Credit UtilizationAmount of available credit being usedHigh — 30% of score
Length of Credit HistoryAge of oldest account and average ageMedium — 15% of score
Credit MixTypes of credit (revolving, installment)Lower — 10% of score
New Credit InquiriesRecent hard inquiries from applicationsLower — 10% of score
Derogatory MarksCollections, charge-offs, bankruptciesSevere negative impact
4. Monitoring Dashboard
SmartCredit's monitoring dashboard sends alerts when:
A new account is opened in the client's name
A hard inquiry is placed on the report
A negative item is added or an existing one updates
A previously disputed item is deleted (score improvement)
Bureau data changes significantly
The CS team should check the monitoring dashboard when a client calls to report unexpected score changes. Pull up their report in SmartCredit and compare current vs. previous data to explain what changed.
5. Common Client Issues with SmartCredit
IssueResolution
Client forgot SmartCredit passwordDirect them to the MFSN/SmartCredit password reset. Login link: smartcredit.com/login. If they are still on MFSN: guide them to switch to SmartCredit Basic plan. Support: (877) 372-3895 or MFSN: 1-888-548-2008
Experian disconnected from monitoringHave client call Experian: 1-888-397-3742
Equifax disconnected from monitoringHave client call Equifax: 1-888-378-4329
TransUnion disconnected from monitoringHave client call TransUnion: 833-806-1627
Inactive MFSN accountWalk client through login reset. If account is deactivated,plan, they may need to re-enroll.upgrade to Premium for 3-bureau access. CSR script: "To make sure we have everything we need to fight all 3 bureaus, can you upgrade your SmartCredit plan to Premium? Here's how to do it: [link]"
How to Access a Client's Report (JSESSIONID Flow)
⚠️ Session-Based Access
SmartCredit uses session-based authentication. You must log in as the client using their credentials. The JSESSIONID token in the cookie identifies the session. Do not share sessions across team members.
Open a private/incognito browser window
Go to smartcredit.com
Log in with the client's credentials (username + password)
Once logged in, you're in their account — you can now view their full report
Navigate to Credit Report tab
View existing report — do NOT click any "Refresh" or "Get New Report" buttons
Extract the data needed for DisputeFox import
Log out when done — never save credentials in your browser
🛑 STOP — Before You Click Anything
If you see a button that says "Refresh Report", "Get Latest Report", "Update Scores", or similar — DO NOT CLICK IT. That will charge the client. Only use data from the existing report already shown on screen.
Reading the Credit Report
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SmartCreditWhat vs.Each MyFreeScoreNowScore (MFSN)Range CrownedMeans
Credit previously used MyFreeScoreNow (MFSN) before transitioning to SmartCredit. Some legacy clients may still be on MFSN. Key differences:
Score RangeSmartCreditCategoryMFSNImpact on Clients
Preferred?800–850✅ Yes — current standardExceptionalLegacyBest onlyrates, highest approval odds
3-Bureau Access740–799YesVery GoodYesNear-best rates, easy approvals
DisputeFox Integration670–739SupportedGoodSupportedStandard (olderrates, API)most approvals
Client Portal580–669Credit Tracker app availableFairOwnHigher portalrates, some rejections
300–579PoorWorst rates, frequent rejections — where most clients start
If
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is still on MFSN and having monitoring issues, recommend they transition to SmartCredit during their next check-in call.
7. What You Cannot Do in SmartCredit
❌ Order a new credit report (costs client money — NEVER do this)
❌ Change the client's account settings
❌ Cancel or modify the client's SmartCredit subscription
❌ Log in using the client's personal credentials (only use sharing/team access)
❌ Dispute items directly through SmartCredit — all disputes go through DisputeFox
