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Credit-reporting bureau Experian has begun adding rental payment histories to Americans’ credit reports, following the company’s acquisition of RentBureau last June.

For people with what are referred to as “thin” credit files, such as students, new college grads or recent immigrants, this is an important tool to help them build a credit history without the expense of an installment loan or the temptation of a credit card.

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Experian Tool Adds Rental Info to Some Credit Reports originally appeared on WalletPop on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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