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What Is a Credit Report?

By Jeremy BowmanUpdated Feb 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Key Points

  • Credit reports detail your financial history and impact loan terms like interest rates.
  • You can improve your credit by paying on time and managing credit account balances.
  • Regularly review your free annual credit reports from major agencies to spot inaccuracies.

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