Definition of "Credit history"

Mariette Gagne real estate agent

Written by

Mariette Gagneelite badge icon

Marketplace Realty

History of an individual's credit financial transactions including a detailed payment analysis. The creditor history is critical for performing a credit analysis to develop a credit rating. A credit history record of prompt and timely payments is important for a strong credit rating. A credit history is kept by major credit rating organizations and is accessible for a fee by commercial organizations as well as by individuals under terms of the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

Thin layer or slate of baked clay, linoleum, or some other material that is used for covering floors, roofs, or as an ornament in a building. ...

House that can be bought at a low price because it is in poor condition. A buyer who is handy may find it attractive because he can personally make the needed repairs without hiring others. ...

Borrower's right to cancel, within three business days, a creditor contract in which his or her residence is used as collateral. This right does not apply to first mortgage loans. ...

Index of the costs to construct residential properties. ...

Medium price for a new second home. Medium is the middle value between the lowest and highest figures. ...

Through the homestead exemption definition, we understand the legal instrument that provides physical and financial shelter in dire situations. The homestead exemption legal provision can ...

The after-acquired title is used in property law when a property seller acquires the property’s title once they already sold the property to the buyer. In this situation, the title is ...

To enter illegally. For example, entering property without permission. ...

Pump installed in the sump of a building to pump out and drain any water or liquids that have accumulated. ...

Popular Real Estate Questions