What is a credit score and how is it calculated?

Most of time, a credit score is refered to as a FICO score (Fair Isaac Corporation). It’s a number based on information in your credit file that shows how likely you are to pay a loan back on time .The higher your score, the less risky you are. You credit score is derived from three [...]

Top 3 Credit Mistakes Which Will Harm Your Credit Scores

Credit scores are the financial measurement to determine your financial creditworthiness. Lenders like banks and credit card companies use these credit scores to know your financial ability. Thus is important to maintain your good credit scores. Let review the 3 top credit mistakes which you may make and harm your credit scores:

1. Missing Payment

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What is a FICO Credit Score?

A credit score is a mathematical model consisting of numerous variables used to estimate one’s credit risk. The most commonly used model is called FICO ® (named after its creator, the Fair Isaac Company).

Your FICO ® credit score is used to evaluate your creditworthiness by giving you a certain amount of points based on the [...]