When to Check Your Credit Report

When you put in certain types of applications, your credit report will be reviewed to make a yes or no decision about your application. For example, you can almost guarantee your credit report will be checked when you apply for a credit card or loan.

You can improve the chances of getting your application approved by checking your credit report before you put in credit-based applications. This way you have time to clean up your credit. Read When to Check Your Credit Report to see the specific times you should check your report.

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• How To Read Your Credit Report
• Get a Free Credit Report
• 6 Worst Credit Report Entries