Credit Reports

Get a credit history report

Credit reports track the debt accumulation of individual consumers. When you apply for a bank loan or a credit card, the financial institution runs a credit check on you. Through the credit check, they are able to access your complete credit history and check current credit scores.

Credit monitoring bureaus keep a wide range of information on file, including your bill payment histories, your current debt-to-credit ratio, signs that you are stable and responsible, and . They also note any inquiries made about your account; for example, if you apply for a loan, the lender will run a credit check. This will be noted on your account. If the lender failed to approve your loan application, that will also be noted on your account (and it can negatively affect your credit rating).