If you want to go a step further, consider freezing your credit report, which prevents any new lenders from pulling your credit report during the application process. (valuepenguin.com)
Banks follow the same set of rules when pulling credit scores as when pulling reports. (growingfamilybenefits.com)
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders pull a credit report from all three credit bureaus on you. (themortgagereports.com)