Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Personal Finance Practice Test

Which of the following is typically a feature of a credit report?

1. Income level

2. Payment history

3. Employment status

4. Age of borrower

The correct answer is: Payment history

A payment history is a fundamental feature of a credit report, detailing an individual's record of payments on credit accounts. This includes information such as whether payments were made on time, late payments, defaults, and how frequently accounts are paid in full. Lenders and credit scoring models heavily rely on this information to assess a borrower's creditworthiness, as it provides insight into the borrower's past behavior regarding managing debt. While income level, employment status, and age of the borrower may influence a lender’s assessment during the credit approval process, they are not typically included in the credit report itself. Instead, the credit report focuses primarily on the individual's credit behavior and financial history, which are essential for making informed lending decisions.