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Credit Reporting Agencies
Monday, April 20th, 2009

Having access to credit can help us get the things we need and want. In addition to borrowing money for purchasing a home we can use it to buy everything from vacations to groceries. And increasingly, our ability to rent an apartment or get a new job hinges on our credit. Information about or credit is maintained by credit reporting agencies, also known as credit bureaus. There are three agencies that keep track of everyone's credit: Experian TransUnion and Equifax. Lenders use the information provided by these bureaus to determine whether or not they are willing to lend to you. What Kind...

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