In the Permian Basin area, residents may be interested to know that there are alternative ways to build credit. Traditionally, credit history is established through loans or credit card use. However, other methods are available for those looking to improve their credit score.

According to an expert, rent reporting can be a beneficial option. This method can potentially boost credit scores, with some individuals seeing an increase of up to 150 points. Further information on this topic is available from KOSA CBS7 and WalletHub, a personal finance company, for those looking to learn more about building credit through non-traditional means.