Credit reports and credit scores are a measure of how well you do at repaying your debts. Lenders like to see a good or excellent credit score and will offer better terms for people with better credit scores.
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Credit reports are compiled by three main companies, Trasnunion, Equifax, and Experian. The companies track your repayment history, debt mix, credit age, and several other factors. The results are then scored by either FICO or VantageScore. Lenders, employers and oher look at your credit score and make judgement about your trustworthiness based on your credit history.
Credit reporting is a way to monitor how well you are doing in repaying your bills. A good credit score will improve your ability to get better interest rates on mortgages and loans as well as qualify for apartments and jobs. Credit reporting can also help you discover identity theft.
Everyone should check their credit report once a year. You are legally entitled to get a copy once a year from each company. You may also sign up for free services that monitor your credit report.
Credit reporting is free.
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