561450 Credit Bureaus

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in compiling information, such as credit and employment histories, and providing the information to financial institutions, retailers, and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses.

Illustrative Examples:
Credit agencies
Credit rating services
Credit investigation services
Credit reporting bureaus

Cross-References

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Index Entries

Commercial credit reporting bureaus
Consumer credit reporting bureaus
Credit agencies
Credit bureaus
Credit clearinghouses
Credit investigation services
Credit rating services
Credit reporting bureaus
Investigation services, credit
Mercantile credit reporting bureaus