financialinquiry
nounUK /faɪˈnænʃəl ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
US /faɪˈnænʃəl ɪnˈkwaɪri/
A check to see how someone handles their money.
The bank made a financial inquiry before giving her the loan.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A question asked to learn about someone's money situation.
He sent a financial inquiry to the company about the missing payment.
3. An official look into how money was spent or handled.
The school started a financial inquiry after the funds went missing.
4. A request for information about a person's credit history.
Too many financial inquiries can lower your credit score.