Credit Inquiry

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Definition: Credit Inquiry


Credit Inquiry


Full Definition of Credit Inquiry


Inquiry by a business or person into an entity’s credit history. Credit inquiries are used to verify a party’s ability to repay some type of loan or monthly payment. Each time a credit inquiry is made, points are deducted from the borrower’s credit score. Most inquiries would show up on a credit report provided by one of the three major credit bureaus.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Credit Inquiry are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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