Credit Bureau is an agency that collects and maintains individual credit information and sells it to creditors.
Credit Score Context:
“When applying for a mortgage, the lender checked Jane’s credit report from a credit bureau to assess her creditworthiness.”

Loan Application:
“The bank requested a credit report from a credit bureau to verify David’s credit history before approving his loan.”

Credit Card Approval:
“Before issuing a new credit card, the company reviewed data from a credit bureau to determine if the applicant had a good payment history.”

Monitoring Credit:
“It’s important to regularly check your credit report from each credit bureau to ensure the information is accurate and up to date.”

Identity Theft Protection:
“After noticing unusual activity on her account, Maria contacted the credit bureau to place a fraud alert on her credit report.”

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