consumer report

Buyer's published assessment

A consumer report is a document compiled by a credit reporting agency containing information about an individual's credit history, financial behavior, and sometimes employment or rental history.

Lenders, landlords, and employers use consumer reports to assess risk: The bank pulled a consumer report before approving the loan.

The term also refers informally to product reviews and ratings that help consumers make purchasing decisions, as published by organizations like Consumer Reports magazine.

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