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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What’s more, few may realize that insurers in many states also base car insurance costs on a policyholder’s credit history.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Over 50 million Americans lack a credit history with the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Keeping them active will boost your available credit, while also documenting your credit history.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Improve your credit score: In most states, insurance companies can use your credit history when calculating your rates.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Over 50 million Americans lack a credit history with the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Keeping them active will boost your available credit, while also documenting your credit history.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Improve your credit score: In most states, insurance companies can use your credit history when calculating your rates.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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“Credit history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20history. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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