Credit Scores and Scoring
Your credit score is a number that represents your creditworthiness, or how likely you are to repay your debts. Credit scores are used by lenders to decide whether to give you a loan and at what interest rate. Continue Reading Below
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Discover the definition of financial terms related to credit scores and scoring.
What is Debt Service?
Erin Gobler
Defaulted Loan: What It Is, How It Works, Types, and Examples
Silas Bamigbola
Debt Consolidation: How It Works, Best Options & When to Use It
Andrew Latham
Debt Collection Agency: How They Work, Your Rights, and What to Do
Andrew Latham
What Is a Credit Limit? How It's Set, How It Affects Your Credit Score
Andrew Latham
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Explained: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Silas Bamigbola
Maxed Out Credit Card: What Happens, How It Hurts Your Score, and How to Fix It
Justin Smith
What Is Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)? Definition, Calculation, and What Lenders Want to See
Andrew Latham
What Is a Credit Inquiry? Hard vs. Soft Pulls Explained
Andrew Latham
What is an Outstanding Balance? Meaning & Examples
Hazel Agoni
About Credit Scores and Scoring
Your credit score is a number that represents your creditworthiness, or how likely you are to repay your debts. Credit scores are used by lenders to decide whether to give you a loan and at what interest rate. Credit scores are calculated based on information in your credit report, which is a record of your credit history.The table below links to in-depth articles for all credit scores.
| Credit score | Scale |
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| 300 | Poor |
| 301 | Poor |
| 302 | Poor |
| 303 | Poor |
| 304 | Poor |
| 305 | Poor |
| 306 | Poor |
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