What information is included in my credit report?
Your credit report contains basic personal information, such as your full name, names you may have used in the past, your age or date of birth, Social Security number, address, and employment information. It will also list previous addresses and employers. Your credit report will contain any public records such as collections, liens, judgments, or bankruptcies.

Your report will list all open accounts or charge cards which must be paid in full each month; revolving accounts or credit cards, and installment loans. Each account will have a rating which shows whether it is paid to date or past due, as well as a 24-month history of late payments. Accounts that have been closed by creditors will also be noted.

How can I get a copy of my credit report?
Effective September 1, 2005, you are eligible for a free copy of your credit report under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act). The FACT Act requires the three major credit reporting agencies to provide consumers with a free copy of their own credit report each year.

To obtain a free credit report contact:
Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta , GA 30348-5281
www.annualcreditreport.com
877-322-8228

If you are a victim of identity theft, you may be eligible to receive additional free credit reports.

Who do I contact if there are errors on my credit report?
If you've noticed inaccuracies on your credit report, you will need to contact the company that provided the report and request the errors be corrected.

Why should I monitor my credit history?
Your credit history may change frequently. Monitoring your credit history on a regular basis will alert you to potential fraudulent activity. Bad credit may affect your ability to qualify for loans.