What Information is in a Credit Report?

Find out what information goes into a credit report & the important information you should review. [Duration- 2:22]

What you will learn:

• A credit report is a summary of your financial history
• It contains information such as mortgages you may have, student loans, and credit cards that may be in your name
• Lenders use this information to make certain decisions about you
• You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies
• Make sure to check your credit report regularly