2022 Credit Scores and Credit Reports

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When may a person view his/her credit report for free?

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Once a year, from each of the three main credit reporting agencies

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Which is not included in an individual’s credit report? Options: Current and past addresses , Account balances , Bankruptcies and foreclosures , Medical information

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Medical information

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Jake’s credit application has been declined because of his negative credit history. Which is most likely to be true?

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Jake has applied for 4 credit cards and a car loan in the past 6 weeks.

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The 3 credit bureaus that determine your FICO score are: Equifax, Transunion, and Experian, Transamerican, Equality, Experience, Transparcel, Equin, Faxqui, Crederian, Equiunion, Experfax

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Equifax, Transunion, and Experian

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How can you improve your credit score? Options: Make payments on time, Reduce overall debt, Limit your applications, All of the above

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All of the above

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When financing a car, which credit score will warrant the best rate? Options: 850, 950, 300, 250

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850

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What is credit?

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Borrowed money

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What is a credit score?

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A three-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to repay your debt.

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If you have bad credit, it may be ...

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harder to obtain a mortgage loan

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How long is most information retained on your credit report?

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7 years