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2. Credit score in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A credit score is a number that provides a comparative estimate of an individual's creditworthiness based on an analysis of their credit report. [1] It is an inexpensive and main alternative to other forms of consumer loan underwriting. Lenders, such as banks and credit card companies, use credit scores to evaluate the risk of lending money to ...

3. What do the different versions of FICO scores mean? - AOL

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   In addition to the standard FICO score 8 or 9, mortgage lenders might use one of the following: FICO score 2. FICO score 4. FICO score 5. FICO score use among different credit bureaus.

4. What is an excellent credit score? - AOL

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   You have an excellent credit score if your credit score falls within the 800 to 850 range for FICO — which is most commonly used by lenders — and the 781 to 850 range for VantageScore.

5. What is a good credit score? - AOL

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   The outstanding balances on your credit accounts make up another 30 percent of your FICO score. Lenders want to know if you are using a high amount of your available credit, ...

6. Credit scorecards - Wikipedia

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   Lenders, such as banks and credit card companies, use credit scores to evaluate the potential risk posed by lending money to consumers and to mitigate losses due to bad debt. Lenders use credit scores to determine who qualifies for a loan, at what interest rate , and what credit limits. [ 2 ]

7. Credit history - Wikipedia

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   Lenders, when granted a permissible purpose, as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, can "pull" a consumer file for the purposes of extending credit to a consumer. Hard inquiries can, but do not always, affect the borrower's credit score. Keeping credit inquiries to a minimum can help a person's credit rating.