Understanding The Role Of The Three Major Credit Bureaus

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Understanding The Role Of The Three Major Credit Bureaus

March 8, 2019

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Understanding The Role Of The Three Major Credit Bureaus

There are three major credit bureaus in the U.S. – Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Each competes against the others to gather your consumer information and calculate your credit score. While the work they do is very similar, there are several important differences of note.

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