What do they really look into with a credit check as far as renting a house

Question

What do they really look into with a credit check as far as renting a house

Answer 1

They check your work history, length of stay at your current and past residence. They also check things like credit cards and bill payments.

Things like cell phones and cable can help sometimes actually cause it is a contract. it shows you can keep on time with a contract and  are likely to pay good. You may want to check out this link also it is the crdit reporting agency you can find many answers there as well. It is called Equifax and it is the company used when people do credit checks on you. www.equifax.com

Answer 2

Whether you have been telling the truth with regards to past living and work history.

Whether you pay your bills on time.

Whether you have any outstanding debts owing, and what the monthly payments on those debts are.

Sometimes, they are just checking whether or not you are willing to supply one -- people with good credit have no problem having their credit checked.

Answer 3

They are making sure you pay your bills and that you pay them on time.  

Answer 4

they will check ur work history..like how long u've been employed..if there are any judgments against you..make sure you pay ur bills on time..just basically check to make sure you pay ur bills and have steady employment