What Do FICO Credit Scores Mean?

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Credit reporting agencies use your loan payment history in order to compile your FICO score.



The three major credit agencies are Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Fair Isaac Co. developed the model that these companies use to calculate your credit score.  While each agency uses a range of data to compile your score, they all use the following to build your score:


  • Your Credit History - How many years have you had credit?
  • History of Payments - Do you have any payments later than 30 days?
  • Balances on your Credit Cards - How many credit card accounts do you have, and how much do you owe?
  • Requests for Credit - How many times have lenders pulled your credit for the purpose of giving you a loan?


FICO scores are calculated using a complex formula that considers several factors, such as your ability to pay your bills on time. The higher your score, the better. Most home buyers find their score above 620.


FICO scores also affect your interest rate. The higher your score, the less credit risk and you may qualify for better terms on your mortgage.

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