What Is A Credit Report?
A credit report contains information about an individual’s credit history and financial background. Your credit report will include your full name, any aliases, current and previous addresses, date of birth, Social Security number, phone numbers, and employment.
It will list all types of credit accounts, such as credit cards, loans, and mortgages. Also included are public records (such as tax liens, legal judgements, bankruptcy and foreclosures), credit inquiries from credit applications and soft inquiries for pre-approved offers, and accounts sent to collections for overdue debts.
Credit reports do not include checking or savings account details, income, investments, or criminal records. Credit reports are essential for lenders and others assessing creditworthiness and are used to calculate credit scores.