Glossary

Settlement

This refers to an agreement wherein a borrower pays off a debt or loan for less than the total amount due. Settlements can harm your

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Soft Inquiry

This type of inquiry does not negatively impact your credit score and is typically done when businesses need to see your credit data for reasons

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Status

On the credit report, this indicates the state of the account or current status of debt.

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Tax Lien

This refers to a claim against money, assets or property that is made by a taxing authority for taxes owed.

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Teletrack

This refers to a credit reporting system for borrowers with poor or no credit. It includes data about non-standard lenders and atypical financial history, such

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