Credit Rating Agency

A company that evaluates the likelihood of principal and interest being repaid for financial products and credit extensions, and the credit ratings of corporations, legal entities, investment vehicles, governments, etc., for the protection of investors. It is a different concept from credit inquiry, which collects credit information.

The Big Three Credit Rating Agencies

• Moody's
• S&P
• Fitch

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Topics: Credit
Category: Wiki/Economy