
Get a Free
Copy of Your Credit Report Thanks
to The FACT Act:
For years, experts have advised consumers to
check their credit reports on a regular basis in
an effort to understand their credit and help
fight against identity theft. And now, that’s
about to become easier and less expensive than
ever before!
The Fair and
1st Financial rate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act),
which was signed into law on December 4, 2003,
specifies that each of the three major credit
bureaus (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) must
supply one free credit report annually.
Why should
I order a copy?
Your credit report is used by lenders when they
decide whether they should give you a loan, and
how much they should charge you for it. If there
are errors in your report, this could affect
your auto insurance rates, your ability to rent
an apartment or even your ability to get a new
job.
How can I
learn more?
For more information on ordering your credit
report, including a breakdown of the timetable
for different states, visit
www.annualcreditreport.com. The FTC’s web
site at
www.ftc.gov includes complete details on the
FACT Act.
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