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Each lender and creditor has its own criteria for deciding whether to extend you credit. Learn more.
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Learn what you can do if you're a veteran and a medical debt being paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs shows up on your Equifax credit report
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If you don't agree with the findings of an Equifax credit dispute investigation, there are steps you can take. Learn more about your options.
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What does being a co-signer mean, and how might it impact your credit scores? Learn the basics.
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A fraud alert, a security freeze and a credit report lock all help you better protect your personal information, but they do so in different ways.
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You don’t have just one credit score. There are many different credit scores and credit score providers.
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What is a collection account, and how can it negatively impact your credit scores and credit reports? Equifax breaks down the basics.
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If you're looking for certain types of loans, multiple inquiries for the same purpose within a given period of time will usually be counted as one inquiry.
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If someone else's information is on your credit report, you may have a mixed credit file. Learn about steps to can take and how to dispute the information.
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Credit scores usually aren't part of credit reports. So where can you find credit scores?
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If you find inaccurate information on your credit reports, you can file a dispute. Learn more about disputes and what to expect after filing.
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Fluctuation in credit scores is normal. Find out some reasons why your credit scores may change.
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If you’ve changed your legal name, you can also dispute your Equifax Credit Report to reflect your updated information. Learn how to update your name here.
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If you believe information on your Equifax credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, learn about the credit report dispute process and how it works.
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Learn more about the three major credit bureaus or credit reporting agencies, what pieces of your personal information they collect, and how they use it.
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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.
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Learn how long you can access your Equifax subscription or one-time product.
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Credit scores are one of many factors used by lenders when determining your likelihood of paying back a loan. Learn how lenders use credit scores.
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What is a credit score? Equifax helps define credit scores and how they may be used.
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Do you know what a charge off means for your credit report? Learn more about the impact of charge off on your credit and your credit score.