A credit rating is a numerical expression based on a statistical analysis of a person’s credit files, to represent the creditworthiness of that person. A credit rating is primarily based on a credit report, which contains information about a person’s credit history, including details of loans, credit cards and other debts. It is used by lenders to assess the risk of lending money, and to determine the interest rate and other terms of the loan.
There are two main credit bureaus in Canada: Equifax and TransUnion. You can get a free copy of your credit report from each bureau once a year. You can also purchase your credit score from each bureau. Your credit score is a number that summarizes your credit report. It is used by lenders to make decisions about whether or not to approve your loan application.