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Are inquiries listed on my credit report?

Yes, but it depends on what kind of inquiry and who is reading your credit report. 

 
Inquiries you don’t initiate only appear on reports you obtain. They won’t be on credit reports potential lenders view. For example, a credit report you view will display all of the inquiries from preapproved credit offers, as well as the inquiries you’ve initiated from applying for things like loans, apartments, and so on. The credit report that potential lenders view will only include inquiries you’ve initiated. Therefore, inquiries initiated by others won’t affect your credit score. 


Note: If you’re applying for a loan, such as a car loan or mortgage, several credit report requests from auto dealers or lenders within a short period of time are considered one inquiry; you won’t be penalized for shopping around for the best loan deal. 

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