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Do You Need To Provide Your SIN For A Credit Check?
By Lisa Rennie
Published on February 15, 2022
Your SIN is a sensitive piece of information and should only be shared when necessary. Find out if you need to provide your SIN for a credit check.
Do Insurance Companies Check Credit In Canada?
By Priyanka Correia, BComm
Published on June 28, 2021
When shopping for insurance, you'll be asked a series of questions about yourself, your home, or your car - but what about your credit score?
Hard Credit Check vs. Soft Credit Check
By Mark Gregorski
Published on January 21, 2021
When it comes to having your credit checked, there are two types if inquiries, hard and soft. But do you know the difference?
Loans In Canada With No Credit Check
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on May 7, 2020
You can get a no credit-check loan. But does it really mean that lenders don't check your credit score? Is it too good to be true?
Having Your Credit Checked For a Job in Canada
By Veronica Ott
Published on December 12, 2018
Currently on the job hunt and wondering if your credit report will play a role in whether or not you get hired? We have all the information you need!
Is Your Credit Report Scaring Away Lenders?
By Veronica Ott
Published on October 31, 2018
Unsure of why you're having trouble getting approved for the loan you need? Maybe your credit report is scaring away potential lenders.
Did You Know These 7 People Can Check Your Credit?
By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 4, 2018
All Canadians should be checking their credit at least once a month, but you're not the only one who can take a look at your credit history. Here is e...
When And How Often Are My Credit Score And Report Updated?
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on January 19, 2018
Our credit score and report, they're the backbone of our credit health and that's why it's so important that we understand why and how they're updated...
Getting Your Credit Checked In Canada
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on July 6, 2017
Everything you want to know and should know about getting your credit checked in Canada.
Can A Landlord Check Your Credit In Canada?
By Priyanka Correia, BComm
Published on January 23, 2017
Looking to rent an apartment? Let's take a look at why a landlord will check your credit before letting you move in.
