credit history
noun
: a record of having borrowed and repaid money in the past
It's hard to buy a car if you don't have any credit history.
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The doors open to possibilities where consumers could see all of their accounts, financing, credit history and more in one app.
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Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Depending on the situation and your credit history, filing for a personal bankruptcy can wipe up to 200 points off your credit score, according to Experian, and the filing stays on your credit report for 10 years.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
The Chime Credit Builder Secured Credit Card offers a low-risk way to build or rebuild your credit history.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The financial counselor will work with you to rebuild your credit and map out a financial strategy based on your income, credit score, credit history and other factors.
—Dave Murrow, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Depending on the situation and your credit history, filing for a personal bankruptcy can wipe up to 200 points off your credit score, according to Experian, and the filing stays on your credit report for 10 years.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
The Chime Credit Builder Secured Credit Card offers a low-risk way to build or rebuild your credit history.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
The financial counselor will work with you to rebuild your credit and map out a financial strategy based on your income, credit score, credit history and other factors.
—Dave Murrow, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Credit history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20history. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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