Search Results
-
Page
If you believe your Equifax credit report is incomplete or inaccurate you can file a dispute. Learn how to dispute your Equifax credit report.
-
Page
A credit report can help when buying a house or car. Learn more about when, why and how you should get a free credit report.
-
Page
Military members aren’t exempt from identity theft. Get free active duty military credit monitoring from Equifax.
-
FAQ Answer
Read why the three national credit bureaus have decided to remove paid medical collection bills from their consumer credit reports effective in July 2022.
-
Knowledge Center Article
Looking to close a credit card but wondering how this may affect credit scores? Find out how closing a credit card may impact credit scores.
-
FAQ Answer
There are many different credit scoring models or ways of calculating credit scores. Learn more here.
-
FAQ Answer
The Equifax credit score is an educational credit score designed to give you an idea of where your credit stands. Learn more about Equifax credit score ranges.
-
Knowledge Center Article
Creditors are not legally obliged to report at all. It's a voluntary practice, so it's up to them to decide when and how often they do it.
-
Knowledge Center Article
See why you should check your credit reports and credit scores. Learn the benefits of checking your credit report, how often to check and more!
-
Knowledge Center Article
What affects credit scores? Learn about the factors that are used to calculate credit scores.
-
FAQ Answer
Credit report errors can happen when errors are made by a lender or creditor reporting to a nationwide credit bureau.
-
Knowledge Center Video
A credit score is a three-digit number that shows your credit risk. The better your score, the more likely you are to qualify for loans and credit offers.
-
Knowledge Center Article
Student credit cards help students with little to no credit history begin to build credit. Learn where to find the best credit cards for students.
-
Knowledge Center Article
Want to know how to build credit? There are many ways, but it's important to develop good financial habits.
-
FAQ Answer
Fluctuation in credit scores is normal. Find out some reasons why your credit scores may change.
-
FAQ Answer
How does credit reporting work, and what do credit bureaus do? Learn the basics here.
-
Knowledge Center Article
What is credit monitoring? Learn more about what credit monitoring is and how credit monitoring services can alert you to activity on your credit report.
-
Knowledge Center Article
Virtual credit cards provide an extra layer of security when shopping online. Learn more about the benefits of digital credit cards.
-
Knowledge Center Article
The average credit score in the US is 705, but this score varies in each state. Compare your credit score with your state’s average score.
-
Knowledge Center Article
When your credit scores decline, it can be unsettling. Learn some of the potential reasons why your credit score may drop.