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Definition
A credit reference agency holds data on borrowing and repayment history. Lenders search it when assessing an application, and report accounts back to it, building a credit profile over time.
Why it matters for your business
For your company, borrowing and repaying well helps build its profile. You can access and correct data held about you. See how your data is used.
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