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What are Credit Reporting Agencies?

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Last Updated: December 13, 2024

Key Takeaways

  1. Experian®, Equifax®, and TransUnion® are known as the three major credit reporting agencies, but they’re not the only ones.
  2. Credit reporting agencies collect your credit information from various sources, compile it into a report, and sell it to lending companies.
  3. It’s important to review your credit report from all three main credit reporting agencies, as your credit information can vary.

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