Lauren Smith, WalletHub Staff Writer
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The three primary business credit bureaus are Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), Experian and Equifax. These companies evaluate the creditworthiness and financial health of businesses, based on data gathered from sources such as suppliers, creditors, public records, and business owners themselves.
In addition to the big three, other notable business credit reporting companies include TransUnion, Accurint by LexisNexis, Creditsafe, Seafax, and Tarnell.
Major Business Credit Bureaus
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B): Dun & Bradstreet is one of the most well-known and established business credit bureaus. The bureau collects data worldwide and assigns D&B scores and ratings to companies, which reflect their creditworthiness and financial stability.
Experian Business: Based on the information in its database, the bureau assigns a business credit score to companies. Scores range from 300 to 850, with higher scores indicating lower risk.
Equifax Business: The bureau assigns different scores to businesses, like a risk score, which ranges from 101 to 992. Equifax Business also predicts the likelihood a company will become 90 or more days delinquent or go bankrupt within the upcoming year.
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