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Credit Check

Categories: Bonds, Regulations, Banking

When a qualified someone checks your credit score or credit report to find out how much of a credit risk you are. If you apply for a job, a loan, an insurance policy, or want to rent a swanky apartment, someone will probably run a credit check on you.

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