Credit Bureaus: TransUnion, Equifax, Experian

This source is an excerpt from a podcast episode that introduces the three major credit bureaus in the United States: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. These companies collect data on individuals' financial behaviorrelated to credit and loans, generating credit reports that lenders use to assess creditworthiness. The episode highlights that these reports significantly influence loan approval decisions for major purchases. Furthermore, it mentions popular apps like Credit Karma and Credit Wise as tools for individuals to monitor their credit information from these bureaus.