FAQ

 

Do I have to become a member with Accurate Credit Bureau to screen my potential tenants?

 

• Yes. To obtain credit information, you must become a member.
• We offer a few packages such as Criminal Reports and Background Checks that do not require membership.
• Membership is FREE and there are no set-up costs.
• Click Here to sign up.

 

How do I become a member?

 

• Click Here to become a member.
• Or click on “To Become a Member Click Here” on the center of the homepage (www.accuratecredit.com).
• Download the application that applies to you.
  • For example, If you are a landlord, download the Landlord Client Application. 
  • If you are a real estate agent, download the Real Estate Client Application.

 

I’m already a member. What do I need to submit with my credit check request?

 

• A completed Order Form
• Signed Applicant Disclosure Form (or Rental Application)
• A Photocopy of the Applicants Driver’s License (or Government-Issued Photo ID)

 

How much does membership cost?

 

• Membership is free. There are no set-up costs or membership dues.

 

Are there any other fees associated with your service?

 

• No. All packages are priced per applicant.

 

Do married couples count as one packages?

• No. Married couples are priced as two individuals.

 

What can I order if I do not wish to become a member?

 

• Non members can order:
  • Criminal Background Checks
  • Background Checks
  • Evictions, Suits, Liens, and Judgments Search

           
Can I email a credit check request?

 

• Yes. Orders may be emailed to accuratecb@accuratecredit.com
  

Where is Accurate Credit Bureau located?

 

• We are located in Bastrop, Texas

 

Can you provide credit reports for applicants in any state?

 

• Yes. Our services are nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the USVI.

 

What if my applicant does not have a Social Security Number? Can I still screen him/her?

 

• We are able to provide Criminal Background Searches as well as Background Checks for applicants that do not have a Social Security Number.

 

Why can’t I obtain a credit report for an applicant that does not have a Social Security Number?

 

• A Social Security Number is required in order to establish a Credit History and FICO Score in the United States.

 

Will I get the FULL consumer credit report?

 

• FULL consumer credit reports can only be obtained after an On-Site Inspection.
• This is mandated by law and is require by all background screening agencies.
• Click Here for more information about an on-site inspection

 

What credit information will be provided on the credit check?

 

• Bankruptcies
• Collections
• Liens
• Judgments
• Foreclosures
• Total Number of Accounts/Current Accounts
• Grade based on the applicant's FICO score.