
Discover if someone can check your credit without your consent and learn about protecting your credit information.

Learn what credit checks examine and how they impact your creditworthiness.

Discover how credit checks affect your credit score and learn to minimize the impact of hard inquiries.

Learn if banks pull all 3 credit reports to evaluate your creditworthiness when you apply for a loan or credit card.

Learn how banks perform credit checks and what factors influence your creditworthiness.

Discover why FICO scores are the leading credit check used by lenders in the U.S. and how to maintain a good score.

Discover the three types of credit: installment, revolving, and open credit, and learn how they affect your financial decisions.

Learn how to determine if someone has checked your credit by reviewing your credit report.

Learn who can access your credit report and under what circumstances to protect your personal information.

Discover common reasons Affirm may reject your application and tips to improve your chances for approval.

Discover the truth behind black cards and whether they can be considered free money. Learn about credit limits, responsibilities, and more.