CROA-compliant · No upfront fees · NC

Steady work. Clear water.

Honest credit restoration for individuals and small-business owners in North Carolina. We dispute inaccurate items round-by-round under federal CROA rules — billed monthly in arrears, no setup fee, cancel anytime, with a federal 3-day right to cancel after signing.

How Island works

Four steps. No rush. We've got time, and we'll get you back to clear water.

STEP ONE

Free 30-min chat

Tell us what's going on. We review your tri-bureau report, identify what we can move, and tell you honestly whether we can help — or if DIY is the right answer for your situation.

STEP TWO

Sign & activate

Sign the CROA-required service contract with your statutory 3-day right to cancel. No payment until services begin. Federal law forbids upfront fees — we agree.

STEP THREE

Round-based disputes

Formal letters to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion each round. Bureaus have 30 days to verify or remove. We track everything and keep you in the loop.

STEP FOUR

Steady follow-through

Bi-weekly check-ins, score tracking across all three bureaus, escalation rounds for stubborn items — and you only pay after each month of service is delivered.

What Island does for you

Every plan includes the same foundation. What changes between tiers is volume, speed, and whether we cover business credit too.

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Tri-bureau dispute work

Formal CROA-compliant letters to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion each round. Every response tracked. Every escalation documented.

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Direct creditor outreach

For furnishers that need pressure beyond the bureaus, we contact creditors directly with FDCPA-compliant documentation requests.

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Monthly score tracking

All three bureau scores tracked monthly, deltas reported, items moved documented. You see exactly what's working.

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Customer-service first

Bi-weekly check-ins from a real human. Honest communication. The kind of attention you'd hope for from a professional whose name is on the door.

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Business credit (Tier 4)

LLC owners get D&B, Experian Business, and Equifax Business dispute work plus tradeline-building guidance.

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Cancel anytime

No long-term contract. Statutory 3-day cancellation right after signing. Month-to-month thereafter. You work with us because you want to.

Plans & Pricing

Monthly billing in arrears — you only pay for service already delivered. Cancel anytime. No setup fee.

Essential

For individuals starting out
$79
/month, billed after service
  • Free initial consultation
  • Tri-bureau dispute work
  • Up to 5 items per round
  • Monthly score tracking
  • Email support
  • Cancel anytime
Start Essential

Premium

Aggressive, accelerated work
$179
/month, billed after service
  • Everything in Standard
  • Weekly dispute rounds (vs monthly)
  • Direct phone support
  • FCRA escalation letters
  • Custom dispute strategy review
  • Identity-monitoring guidance
Start Premium

Business Credit

For LLCs and small business owners
$199
/month, billed after service
  • Personal Standard plan included
  • D&B / Experian Business / Equifax Business disputes
  • Business tradeline guidance
  • EIN credit-file setup support
  • Vendor account recommendations
  • Quarterly strategy review
Start Business

Common questions

How long does credit repair take?
It depends on what's on your report and how the bureaus and furnishers respond. Most clients see meaningful score movement within 60–120 days, but we cannot legally promise specific results, score increases, or timelines — federal law (CROA) prohibits any provider from doing so. What we can promise is that we'll work your file every month, send proper dispute letters, and document everything. The work is steady like tides — you can't rush it, but it gets you there.
Why is billing in arrears?
The federal Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) forbids credit-repair companies from collecting payment before services are fully performed. We bill at the end of each monthly service cycle — so you only pay for work already completed. This protects you and keeps us compliant. Honestly, that's a law we agree with — anyone who breaks it is someone you shouldn't trust with your file.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You have a federal statutory right to cancel within 3 business days of signing your service contract, for any reason, at no cost. Beyond that, you can cancel month-to-month anytime, no exit fee. There is no long-term contract. We work for you, not the other way around.
Can you guarantee my credit score will go up?
No, and any credit-repair company that does is breaking federal law. CROA explicitly prohibits guarantees of specific score increases or item removals. What we do guarantee is the process: monthly dispute work, proper documentation, honest communication, and you only pay for work already delivered. The shore is closer than you think — but we can't promise you the exact date you'll get there.
What can I do for free that you do for me?
You have the right to dispute inaccurate items on your credit report yourself, for free, directly with the credit bureaus at annualcreditreport.com. We don't hide that. What you're paying us for is the experience, the templates, the round-by-round persistence, the documentation, and the time savings. Many clients try DIY first, get frustrated, then hire us. That's fine — we'll meet you wherever you are.
Do you handle debt consolidation or debt management?
No. Island specializes in credit-report dispute work specifically. If you're looking for help managing or consolidating debts, we recommend reaching out to a licensed non-profit credit counseling agency in North Carolina — they're the right resource for that.
What if a bureau verifies an item I'm disputing?
We move to round 2 — typically a more detailed dispute with the furnisher directly under FCRA Section 623. If that also verifies, we evaluate whether the item is actually accurate (in which case we stop and refocus on items we can move) or whether escalation through state attorney general or CFPB complaints makes sense. Round-by-round, letter-by-letter, step by step home.
Will applying for credit repair hurt my credit?
No. Disputes do not show up on your credit report as a negative event. Pulling your own credit report is also a soft inquiry that does not affect your score.

⚠️ Important Federal Disclosure (CROA)

Consumer Credit File Rights Under State and Federal Law: You have a right to dispute inaccurate information in your credit report by contacting the credit bureau directly. However, neither you nor any credit repair company has the right to have accurate, current, and verifiable information removed from your credit report. The credit bureau must remove accurate, negative information from your report only if it is over 7 years old (10 years for bankruptcies). You have a right to obtain a copy of your credit report from a credit bureau. You may be charged a reasonable fee, however no fee may be charged if you have been turned down for credit, employment, insurance, or a rental dwelling because of information in your credit report within the preceding 60 days. The credit bureau must provide someone to help you interpret the information in your credit file. You are entitled to receive a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies.

You have a right to sue a credit repair organization that violates the Credit Repair Organization Act. This law prohibits deceptive practices by credit repair organizations. You have the right to cancel your contract with any credit repair organization for any reason within 3 business days from the date you signed it. Credit bureaus are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure that the information they report is accurate. However, mistakes may occur.

Island Credit Counseling does not guarantee any specific outcome. All services are billed in arrears — no payment is collected before services are rendered, in compliance with CROA section 404. Results vary based on individual credit history and bureau response. Island Credit Counseling does not provide debt consolidation, debt management, or debt adjusting services.