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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Applicants must demonstrate a lack of access to traditional loans due to things like limited credit history or a lack of collateral. —

Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 Once the loan hasn’t been paid for three months, loan servicers notify the credit reporting agencies that the loan is delinquent, affecting your credit history. —

Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024 Similar to a student credit card, a secured credit card is a good option for applicants without a credit history or proof of income. —

Mariana Apostolatos, Cnbc Intern, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 Parents need to have a good credit history to qualify for these loans. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for credit history

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