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Lenders use your credit score to decide whether to lend you money. If youâve ever been rejected for credit, knowing and understanding your credit report can help you figure out why your score may be lower than required.
Your credit report is an important document that contains information about your credit history and financial behavior. Itâs important to review your report regularly to make sure the information is accurate and to monitor your credit score.
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Itâs important to review your credit report regularly for the below reasons:
Youâre entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) once a year. Hereâs how to get itâŚ
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To get a free credit report from Equifax, you just need to visit their website and follow the below steps:
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Similarly to Equifax, you just need to head over to Experianâs website and follow the below steps:
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Visit TransUnion and follow the below steps:
You can also get your free credit report by visiting AnnualCreditReport which is the only website authorized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide free credit reports.
Getting a free credit report is an important step in managing your finances and ensuring that your credit history is accurate. By reviewing your credit report regularly, you can catch errors or fraud and take steps to correct them.
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Cleo reports your payment history to the credit bureaus and over time, on-time payments may help your credit score.
If you select the âcarefree credit buildingâ option, Cleo will automatically take your payment so you never have to worry about missing a payment.â
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What does Cleo report to the credit bureaus?
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