A person or organization that sells, provides, performs, or assists in improving a consumer's credit record, credit history or credit rating (or says that they will do so) in exchange for a fee or other payment. It also includes a person or organization that provides advice or assistance about how to improve a consumer's credit record, credit history or credit rating. There are some important exceptions to this definition, including many non-profit organizations and the creditor that is owed the debt.
