credit report

Definition

A report containing detailed information on a person's credit history, including identifying information, credit accounts and loans, bankruptcies and late payments, and recent inquiries. It can be obtained by prospective lenders with the borrower's permission, to determine his or her creditworthiness.



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Related terms:

Fair Credit Reporting Act, credit score, consumer reporting agency, credit bureau

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