Which Credit Bureau Should I Use To Check My Credit Report? Cary NC

There are three main credit bureaus in the United States: Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Each bureau collects your personal and financial information, which is then sold to lenders such as banks, credit unions, credit card companies, mortgage companies, etc.

Local Companies

Garden State Consumer Credit Counseling
(919) 233-9044
4917 Waters Edge Dr
Raleigh, NC
Consumer Credit
(919) 854-4882
5301 Wayne St
Raleigh, NC
Newleaf Credit Counseling
(919) 510-0500
3801 Lake Boone Trl
Raleigh, NC
Consumer Education Services Incorporated
(919) 781-2565
3824 Casey Leigh Ln
Raleigh, NC
Triangle Family Services
(919) 821-0790
401 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC
Orcutt John T Law Offices
(919) 847-2442
616 E Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC
Ordered Steps Consulting
(919) 783-7770
4002 Barrett Dr
Raleigh, NC
Beaufort Credit Services Inc
(919) 881-2186
209 W Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC
ClearPoint Financial Solutions
(919) 875-0900
4030 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC
Equitable Credit
(919) 846-7000
8378 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC

Many people are recognizing the importance of checking their own credit report to verify its accuracy and to make sure that they know where they stand in the credit world. Until they begin the process to obtain a copy of their credit report, some people do not realize that they actually have three credit reports instead of just one. The three main credit bureaus keep separate credit records from one another and produce their own credit reports. Instead of the credit bureaus working together and sharing information among themselves like some people may think, they are actually competitors. That is why the information provided on one credit report will more than likely be different from the information provided on the credit report from another credit bureau. Therefore, it is recommended to check your credit report from all three credit bureaus in order to see the complete picture.

There are a couple of options to checking all three of your credit reports. You can contact each of the credit bureaus individually to request a copy. Or you can go through one of the many online websites that can provide you with a 3-in-1 credit report like http://www.credit-report-credit-score.com . Obtaining a 3-in-1 credit report is usually more convenient and user friendly to the consumer compared to requesting individual copies.

Verifying the data on all three of your credit reports is the only way to know that the information that potential lenders and creditors are evaluating you on is correct. When considering you for a loan, some lenders will pull your credit report from only one or two of the credit bureaus while other lenders will pull your credit report from all three. It is always a good idea to check your credit reports BEFORE applying for your next big purchase. Covering your bases beforehand can often times save you a lot of time and hassle during the application process.

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This article was written by Beth Pardue who has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry assisting clients with assorted financial needs. To learn more about credit cards or to apply for a credit card online please visit: http://www.amex-visa-mastercard.com.


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(919) 233-9044
4917 Waters Edge Dr
Raleigh, NC

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