die Bonitätsauskunft
Translation
credit report, credit information, credit rating report
Examples
Die Bank holt eine Bonitätsauskunft ein.
The bank obtains a credit report.
Eine negative Bonitätsauskunft kann den Kreditantrag gefährden.
A negative credit report can jeopardize the loan application.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einholen to obtain (a credit report) The bank obtains a credit report.
((sth.)) anfordern to request (a credit report) You can request a credit report online.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreditauskunft, credit report
Etymology
A compound of 'Bonität' (creditworthiness, from Latin 'bonitas' for 'goodness') and 'Auskunft' (information). It literally means 'information about goodness'.
Memory Tips
Imagine asking for 'bonus' information. 'Bonitätsauskunft' is the official report that tells a lender about your financial 'bonus' level.