What does no credit file mean

What is a no credit file report?

A no-credit-file report means that when a credit bureau searches for an applicant's credit history, it finds no records on the file. In simple terms, the person has no credit history with that particular credit bureau.

Why would someone have no credit file?

There are several common reasons why an applicant might have no credit file:

1. The person may have never taken out a loan, used a credit card, or engaged with formal financial institutions that report to credit bureaus.

2. Recent graduates or young professionals may not yet have built a credit history.

3. Some people handle all their finances in cash and avoid credit products entirely.

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