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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Keeping them active will boost your available credit, while also documenting your credit history.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
But the rate your issuer offers depends on factors like your credit history.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Your credit score is influenced by factors such as payment history, credit utilization and the length of your credit history.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is because the length of credit history and having a mix of different types of credit can impact your score.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
But the rate your issuer offers depends on factors like your credit history.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Your credit score is influenced by factors such as payment history, credit utilization and the length of your credit history.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is because the length of credit history and having a mix of different types of credit can impact your score.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Credit history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20history. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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