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3 Reasons Why Your Credit Report Matters
Brian Robinson
Your credit report is an expression of your ability to pay on a debt. It shows whether you made your payments on time, how much debt you have at any point in time and how old your credit file is. Unfortunately, many people ignore their credit reports until they end up getting denied for something. However, credit reports are used quite extensively today. Their accuracy is more important than ever. Just check out the following reasons why your credit report matters more than you realize.
It could cause you to pay more on car insurance.
It didn't use to be that car insurance companies would pull your credit report to determine your rates, but that isn't the case today. More carriers than ever are pulling your credit file when coming up with a rate of which you are going to have to pay. Having a bad credit score could end up costing you far more than you realize on your insurance policy. This is why you need to make sure your credit report is accurate and up-to-date at all times. Otherwise, expect to spend more than what you should.
It could cost you an auto or home loan.
Regardless of whether you are looking for an auto or home loan, the lender is going to pull your auto dealer credit report to determine whether you are eligible to get the loan or not. If the lender sees a bunch of late payments or no-pays, you could find yourself struggling to get approved for credit. Go through everything and make sure all payments and accounts are being reported properly. If they aren't, you need to file a dispute with the credit reporting agencies.
It could cause you to lose out on a job.
While not all employers check your credit history, there are some that do. You can have all the right credentials in the world only to end up getting turned down for a job because of your poor credit history. Some employers look at your credit history as a sign that you weren't able to hold down a job to make all of your monthly obligations on time. A strong credit history can go a long way in helping you get the job you want.
With your credit report affecting so many different things in your life, it is more important than ever that everything is accurate and up-to-date at all times.
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