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, HABITUAL DRUG USERS REPORTING OF, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA), FULL REPORTING CLAUSE, OBJECTIVES IN FINANCIAL REPORTING, FAIR MARKET RENT, EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS, DIRECT CREDIT RISK, CREDIT DEFAULT MODEL


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