In contrast, easy-to-apply encoders are a suitable component for all but the most punishing applications, and they output inherently digital signals, better accuracy (typically 0.1 to 35 arc-min.), and speed ranges of better than 100,000:1.
June 04, 2013 April 12, 2016. Derogatory marks are negative records on your credit report that can damage your credit and generally stay on your credit report for seven years or more. They may sound scary, but don't bury your head in the sand. If you have a derogatory mark listed on your credit report, learn more about how these marks work below.
And any positive information on your credit report can remain there indefinitely. An account that was paid as agreed will likely be removed from your credit reports 10 years after the date of last activity. As far as how long each negative item will remain on your credit report, that varies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) explains the limits on reporting the different kinds of derogatory marks, though some of these limits vary by state law.