{"id":375681,"date":"2026-05-02T10:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/?p=375681"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:14:15","slug":"loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Loan Closed but Still Active in CIBIL? Here\u2019s Exactly How to Fix It Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You paid off your loan, received confirmation from the bank, and thought everything was settled. But when you checked your credit report, the loan was still marked as active. This situation is more common than most people realise and can seriously affect your credit profile.<\/p>\n<p>An incorrect active loan entry can reduce your credit score, impact loan approvals, and create unnecessary financial stress. If your loan closed but still active in CIBIL, here\u2019s a complete step-by-step guide to fix the issue quickly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#what-to-do-if-the-loan-is-closed-but-not-updated-in-cibil\" >What to Do If the Loan is Closed but Not Updated in CIBIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#step-1-check-your-credit-report\" >Step 1: Check Your Credit Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#step-2-verify-loan-closure-proof\" >Step 2: Verify Loan Closure Proof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#step-3-contact-the-lender-first\" >Step 3: Contact the Lender First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#step-4-raise-a-dispute-on-the-cibil-website\" >Step 4: Raise a Dispute on the CIBIL Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#step-5-track-the-dispute-status\" >Step 5: Track the Dispute Status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#why-is-your-closed-loan-still-showing-active-in-cibil\" >Why Is Your Closed Loan Still Showing Active in CIBIL?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#1-lender-reporting-delay\" >1. Lender Reporting Delay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#2-reporting-cycle-lag\" >2. Reporting Cycle Lag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#3-data-mismatch\" >3. Data Mismatch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#4-technical-or-human-errors\" >4. Technical or Human Errors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#what-happens-after-you-raise-a-dispute\" >What Happens After You Raise a Dispute?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#how-incorrect-loan-status-impacts-your-credit-score\" >How Incorrect Loan Status Impacts Your Credit Score<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#1-increased-financial-liability\" >1. Increased Financial Liability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#2-lower-loan-eligibility\" >2. Lower Loan Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#3-credit-score-reduction\" >3. Credit Score Reduction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#tips-to-avoid-this-issue-in-the-future\" >Tips to Avoid This Issue in the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#common-mistakes-to-avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#1-why-is-my-closed-loan-still-showing-active-in-cibil\" >1. Why is my closed loan still showing active in CIBIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#2-how-can-i-update-loan-closure-in-my-cibil-report\" >2. How can I update loan closure in my CIBIL report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#3-how-long-does-cibil-take-to-update-loan-status\" >3. How long does CIBIL take to update loan status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#4-does-incorrect-loan-status-affect-my-credit-score\" >4. Does incorrect loan status affect my credit score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#5-can-i-raise-a-dispute-for-wrong-loan-status-online\" >5. Can I raise a dispute for wrong loan status online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#6-what-documents-are-required-to-fix-loan-status-in-cibil\" >6. What documents are required to fix loan status in CIBIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#7-will-my-credit-score-improve-after-correction\" >7. Will my credit score improve after correction?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-closed-still-active-cibil-fix\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-if-the-loan-is-closed-but-not-updated-in-cibil\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If the Loan is Closed but Not Updated in CIBIL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your CIBIL report not updated loan closed, follow these steps carefully to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-check-your-credit-report\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Check Your Credit Report<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to check your latest CIBIL report carefully. Verify the loan status, outstanding balance, closure date, EMI history, and personal details like PAN and mobile number.<\/p>\n<p>If the loan not updated in CIBIL report even after several weeks, take immediate action to fix CIBIL report loan status quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-verify-loan-closure-proof\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Verify Loan Closure Proof<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Always keep proper proof after repaying a loan. Important documents include the NOC, loan closure letter, final payment receipt, and bank statement showing the last payment.<\/p>\n<p>These documents help verify the loan closure if there is an incorrect loan status in credit report<strong>.<\/strong> Without proper proof, resolving disputes becomes difficult.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-contact-the-lender-first\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Contact the Lender First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before raising a dispute with CIBIL, first contact your lender. You can call customer care, visit the branch, or send an email with your loan closure proof and request that they update the loan status.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, loan closure not reflecting in CIBIL happens because the lender has not yet updated the records with the credit bureau.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-4-raise-a-dispute-on-the-cibil-website\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Raise a Dispute on the CIBIL Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the lender does not resolve the issue, you can file a CIBIL dispute for closed loan online.<\/p>\n<p>To raise a dispute:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the official CIBIL dispute portal<\/li>\n<li>Log in with your credentials<\/li>\n<li>Select the incorrect loan account<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u201cAccount Status\u201d issue<\/li>\n<li>Upload supporting documents<\/li>\n<li>Submit the dispute request<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>This is the official process for how to correct CIBIL report errors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering how to update closed loan in CIBIL, this is the fastest and most effective method.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-5-track-the-dispute-status\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Track the Dispute Status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After filing the dispute:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIBIL sends the request to the lender<\/li>\n<li>The lender verifies your information<\/li>\n<li>Updates are shared back with CIBIL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, the process takes around 30 days.<\/p>\n<p>If you are searching for how long does CIBIL take to update loan closure, the standard timeline is generally between 30 and 45 days, depending on the lender.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-your-closed-loan-still-showing-active-in-cibil\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Your Closed Loan Still Showing Active in CIBIL?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your loan closed but still active in CIBIL, the issue is usually caused by delayed reporting, data mismatch, or technical errors. Understanding these reasons helps you fix CIBIL report loan status faster and avoid credit score problems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-lender-reporting-delay\"><\/span><strong>1. Lender Reporting Delay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Banks and NBFCs do not update records instantly. Most lenders report data monthly, which is one of the main reasons for loan not updated in CIBIL report.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-reporting-cycle-lag\"><\/span><strong>2. Reporting Cycle Lag<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CIBIL updates depend on lender reporting cycles. Even after closure, updates may take:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 days<\/li>\n<li>45 days<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes longer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This often affects people searching how to update loan status in CIBIL after closure in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-data-mismatch\"><\/span><strong>3. Data Mismatch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Incorrect details like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PAN number<\/li>\n<li>Mobile number<\/li>\n<li>Loan account number<\/li>\n<li>Name spelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>can lead to incorrect loan status in credit report and prevent proper updates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-technical-or-human-errors\"><\/span><strong>4. Technical or Human Errors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technical glitches or manual mistakes may also cause loan closure not reflecting in CIBIL. This is why many users search loan closed but still showing active in CIBIL how to fix.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, these issues can usually be resolved with proper documentation and dispute resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/improve-your-cibil-score-immediately\/\"><strong>How to Improve Your CIBIL Score Immediately<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-happens-after-you-raise-a-dispute\"><\/span><strong>What Happens After You Raise a Dispute?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you submit a dispute request:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIBIL forwards the issue to the lender<\/li>\n<li>The lender checks your loan records<\/li>\n<li>Verification is completed<\/li>\n<li>The corrected information is sent back<\/li>\n<li>CIBIL updates the report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The process is mostly digital and straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>If your dispute is valid, the fix CIBIL report loan status process generally completes successfully within a few weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-incorrect-loan-status-impacts-your-credit-score\"><\/span><strong>How Incorrect Loan Status Impacts Your Credit Score<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An incorrect loan status in credit report can affect your credit profile, loan eligibility, and borrowing capacity. If your loan closed but still active in CIBIL, it may create financial issues even after repayment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-increased-financial-liability\"><\/span><strong>1. Increased Financial Liability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a closed loan still appears active, lenders assume you still have unpaid debt. This increases your debt-to-income ratio and may affect approvals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-lower-loan-eligibility\"><\/span><strong>2. Lower Loan Eligibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Banks may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reject your loan<\/li>\n<li>Reduce credit card limits<\/li>\n<li>Offer lower loan amounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This happens because the system believes you still have active liabilities due to loan not updated in CIBIL report.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-credit-score-reduction\"><\/span><strong>3. Credit Score Reduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An incorrect loan status in credit report can temporarily lower your credit score and impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Home loan approvals<\/li>\n<li>Car loans<\/li>\n<li>Personal loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why it is important to fix CIBIL report loan status as early as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-to-avoid-this-issue-in-the-future\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Avoid This Issue in the Future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid future problems related to loan closure not reflecting in CIBIL, it is important to follow a few simple but essential steps. These practices help prevent errors and make it easier to fix CIBIL report loan status if issues arise later.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Always Collect an NOC: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Always collect the NOC, closure certificate, and written confirmation after repaying your loan. These documents help if your loan closed but still active in CIBIL later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Monitor Your Credit Report Regularly: <\/strong>Check your credit report every 3\u20136 months, especially after loan closure. Regular monitoring helps identify how to remove incorrect loan entry from CIBIL report early.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Follow Up with the Lender: <\/strong>Do not assume the lender updated your records automatically. Follow up after 15, 30, and 45 days to resolve any loan not updated in CIBIL report issue quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/how-to-check-cibil-score-online-without-pan-card\/\"><strong>How to check CIBIL Score Online without PAN Card<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-mistakes-to-avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People often make mistakes that delay the correction process and make it harder to fix CIBIL report loan status. Avoiding these errors can help resolve the issue faster.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Ignoring Incorrect Entries: <\/strong>Even small errors in your credit report should not be ignored. An incorrect loan status in credit report can affect your credit score and loan approvals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Raising Incomplete Disputes: <\/strong>While filing a CIBIL dispute for closed loan, always upload documents like the NOC, closure proof, and payment receipts to avoid delays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Not Keeping Important Documents: <\/strong>Without proper loan closure documents, resolving issues related to loan closure not reflecting in CIBIL becomes difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Waiting Too Long to Take Action: <\/strong>If your loan closed but still active in CIBIL, report the issue quickly. Early action helps speed up the correction process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-why-is-my-closed-loan-still-showing-active-in-cibil\"><\/span><strong>1. Why is my closed loan still showing active in CIBIL?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually, this happens because of lender reporting delays, reporting cycle lags, or data mismatches. Sometimes, technical errors also cause an active loan entry even after repayment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-how-can-i-update-loan-closure-in-my-cibil-report\"><\/span><strong>2. How can I update loan closure in my CIBIL report?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should first contact the lender and request an update. If the issue continues, raise a <strong>CIBIL dispute for closed loan<\/strong> online with supporting documents like NOC and the closure letter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-how-long-does-cibil-take-to-update-loan-status\"><\/span><strong>3. How long does CIBIL take to update loan status?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typically, the update process takes around 30\u201345 days after the lender verifies the details and sends corrected information to CIBIL.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-does-incorrect-loan-status-affect-my-credit-score\"><\/span><strong>4. Does incorrect loan status affect my credit score?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. An active loan increases your reported liabilities, which can reduce your credit score and impact loan eligibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-can-i-raise-a-dispute-for-wrong-loan-status-online\"><\/span><strong>5. Can I raise a dispute for wrong loan status online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can file a dispute directly through the official CIBIL website by selecting the incorrect account and uploading supporting documents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-what-documents-are-required-to-fix-loan-status-in-cibil\"><\/span><strong>6. What documents are required to fix loan status in CIBIL?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You usually need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loan Closure Certificate<\/li>\n<li>NOC<\/li>\n<li>Payment proof<\/li>\n<li>Loan account details<\/li>\n<li>PAN card copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-will-my-credit-score-improve-after-correction\"><\/span><strong>7. Will my credit score improve after correction?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Once the incorrect loan entry is removed or updated, your liabilities reduce, which may improve your credit score over time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your loan closed but is still active in CIBIL, don\u2019t panic. The issue is common and can usually be resolved with proper steps and documentation.<\/p>\n<p>The key is to act quickly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify your report<\/li>\n<li>Contact the lender<\/li>\n<li>Raise a dispute<\/li>\n<li>Track the update process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Correcting the error early protects your credit score and improves your future loan eligibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You paid off your loan, received confirmation from the bank, and thought everything was settled. But when you checked your credit report, the loan was still marked as active. 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