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How long does it take to get a credit report?

February 3rd, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way.

Q: My husband and I would like to get a credit report. Is it emailed or mailed to us? How long does it take to get a report?

A: When you sign up for one of the credit monitoring services reviewed on NextAdvisor.com, you will have immediate online access to your credit report, which you can view and print at any time.

To learn more about credit report and score services, see our reviews and comparison chart.

4 Responses to “How long does it take to get a credit report?”

  1. Michael Jepson Says:

    I can not get help from your website to sigh up for the free creidit report? It takes me to another site?

    HOW DO I GET HELP FROM YOU PEOPLE?

    Michel Jepson

  2. Michael Jepson Says:

    Im so lost in your site can YOU help me?
    I called the number but it did not hlep.
    I tried to join but it took me to another site?

  3. Michael Jepson Says:

    Why do I get an error when I submit this

  4. Joe Fahrner Says:

    Hi Michael,

    Thanks for stopping by our blog.

    Just to be clear, we don't actually provide credit report services. We review all of the major services that will allow you to access your credit report and score as well as monitor your credit.

    So, if you click on any of the links on any of the provider links on our site then you will be directed to the website of the actual provider. I hope this clears things up a bit.

    Thanks,
    Joe
    NextAdvisor.com

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