What Is A Credit Report

Answer for "What is a credit report?"

Heather Young

Heather Young

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northeast Real Estate

A credit report is a report of all your debt information compiled by an independent agency. The credit report shows all outstanding debt as well as a record of payment on outstanding debts.

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