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Credit Reports

This section contains the


persons name and address,
along with the Social Security
number and date of birth. It
also tells the previous address
and employment information.



This section contains publicly
available information about
legal matters related to credit.
It might include judgments,
tax liens or bankruptcy history.


This section lists information
about each credit account
opened in the persons name.
It identifies the lender and
contains balance and payment
information for the
loan.












This section lists
information about anyone
who has accessed this credit report.
Credit Reports
Answer these questions in complete sentences using the sample credit report on Page 1. [15 points]
1. What is the total credit limit on the two revolving credit card accounts? [1 point]
15,000-3,000
2. What is the persons current debt? [Hint add current balances] [1 point]
8620
3. Are there any accounts that are past due? [1 point]
no
4. Why would the information in Personal Identification Information be important to a lender? [3 points]
To study certain credit reports and other important personal information.

5. Why would the information in Public Record Information be important to a lender? [3 points]
To see their credit report and history and decide whether or not to give them the loan

6. Why would the information in Credit Account Information be important to a lender? [3 points]
to see if they are able to re pay

7. Why would the information in Recent Credit Inquiries be important to a lender? [3 points]
To see if the payments were re payed.

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