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The Average FICO Credit Score Is 692, What’s Yours?

Zach Ford asked: When banks, lenders, and credit card companies want to measure the risk posed by potential clients, they turn to the FICO scoring system. Your FICO score allows these companies to see exactly how good of a job … Continue reading

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How To Calculate My Credit Score

Rachel Rishul asked: Having a good credit score can help you qualify for low rate private student loans, credit cards, auto loans, and historically low mortgage rates. But how do you know if you have a good credit score or … Continue reading

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What Is A Good Credit Score?

Tim Gorman asked: If you have ever gone shopping for a new car or made an attempt to purchase a new home then you are probably familiar with your credit score. Even if you haven’t made any type of purchase … Continue reading

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Credit Report – How Your Credit Score is Determined

Charles Essmeier asked: Most consumers are aware that they have something known as a credit report that is used to determine whether or not they would qualify for a loan. Fewer are familiar with the FICO score, a creation of … Continue reading

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Helpful Mortgage Tips: Improve Your Credit Score

Aura Talbott asked: When applying for a mortgage, home equity loan, line of credit, refinance, or any other type of loan, your credit score is the deciding factor. It determines the amount of the loan (credit) that you receive and … Continue reading

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Understanding Your FICO Credit Score

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