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.

Examples of credit history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lender will likely do a hard pull on both applicants’ credit history. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Habitat also plans to review employment history, credit history and overall payment capability for those looking for a home in the development. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

The company said no credit history is required to open a checking and savings account. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The lender may consider your income, existing debts and ability to afford the program payment alongside your credit history. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for credit history

• ethnohistory
• consistory
• mystery