Following the recent decision by provincial government officials enabling the delivery of online credit reports for a fee in Nova Scotia, TransUnion is making online access to credit reports, available to consumers in the province for the first time, the company announced Tuesday.

“We have consistently stated our willingness and desire to provide Nova Scotians with the same access to online credit reports that other Canadians have enjoyed,” says Tom Reid, director of consumer solutions at TransUnion.ca.

“We view this recent decision by government officials as a real win for Nova Scotia residents who are now empowered to review their credit history right online, gain an understanding of how lenders are likely to view them and take steps to improve their own negotiation power.”

Beginning Jan. 29, Nova Scotians can access their credit report and score at http://www.transunion.ca.

The site also provides extensive, free, educational content that can be of value to any credit active consumer.

“Since this is new territory for Nova Scotians, it’s important to note that the simple step of checking your own credit regularly will not, in any way, harm your credit score and can really help you down the line,” adds Reid.

Businesses across Canada, including banks, credit card companies and mortgage lenders, rely upon credit reports and scores as part of the process for evaluating consumers’ credit-worthiness.

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