credit history
noun
: a record of having borrowed and repaid money in the past
It's hard to buy a car if you don't have any credit history.
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The organizations describes its relief loan options as the following:
Emergency Essentials Loan: Those impacted by the fires can borrow $1,500 at 0% interest for six months with no payments for 60 days and no credit history requirement.
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Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Others, including a failure to meet payment deadlines or a short credit history, can nudge it down.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Several years ago, Hannah Case decided to examine her personal credit history.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
In most states, insurance companies can factor your credit history when deciding to approve you or set your rates.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Others, including a failure to meet payment deadlines or a short credit history, can nudge it down.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Several years ago, Hannah Case decided to examine her personal credit history.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
In most states, insurance companies can factor your credit history when deciding to approve you or set your rates.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Credit history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20history. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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