financial background check
nounUK /faɪˈnænʃəl ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃek/
US /faɪˈnænʃəl ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃek/
A check that looks at how someone handles money.
The bank did a financial background check before giving her the loan.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A review of a company's money records before a deal.
The investor asked for a financial background check on the startup.
3. A look at someone's past money problems for a job.
The finance job required a financial background check.
4. A check of bank and payment records to prevent fraud.
The landlord ran a financial background check on the renter.