What is FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (FCRA)?

Legislation that involves credit reporting agencies.

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Related Legal Terms
FAIR ACCESS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS PLAN (FAIR), FAIR HOUSING ACT, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA), HABITUAL DRUG USERS REPORTING OF, FULL REPORTING CLAUSE, OBJECTIVES IN FINANCIAL REPORTING, FAIR MARKET RENT, EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS, DIRECT CREDIT RISK, CREDIT DEFAULT MODEL


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