Why is credit reporting important?

Modified on Tue, 18 Nov at 11:44 PM

Whether you are new to the U.S. or just starting your financial journey, lack of credit can make it more difficult to buy a car, rent a house, or even secure a job.
Reporting payments to the credit bureaus builds your credit history and increases the types of credit on your credit report.

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