Who Uses Your Credit Report 
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Your Credit Score: How Employers Use It
You probably know that credit card companies, mortgage companies and car lenders use your credit report and check your credit score. Did you know that your credit reports can be pulled by potential employers as well?
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How Your Credit Reports Are Used
Ok, so let’s assume that you have (or are going to have) a credit reputation that is shown in credit reports compiled by several credit bureaus. How do banks and other companies use that information to give (or deny) you credit?
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