Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks review credit history and obtain the information needed to determine the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses applying for credit.
| 1. | Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation. |
| 2. | Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested. |
| 3. | Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person in order to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report. |
| 4. | Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers. |
| 5. | Contact former employers and other acquaintances to verify applicants' references, employment, health history, and social behavior. |
| 6. | Examine city directories and public records in order to verify residence property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants. |
| 7. | Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone. |
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