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WHAT IS CREDIT SCORING?
Credit scoring gives creditors and lenders the
ability for quick, unbiased scrutiny of credit histories.
Generic credit scoring models were created in the 1980s
by the three major credit reporting agencies Equifax,
Experian and Transunion. These agencies worked with the
Fair, Isaac company, creating a
credit scoring system for
individuals based on their personal information.
How is a credit score calculated?
Credit scores are computed based on two main pieces
of data. The first being a computer generated score
produced based the information in your
credit report, i.e.
are you accounts up to date? do you pay your bills on
time? The other piece of data used to calculate your
credit score is the comparison of your performance to
people with similar credit profiles. Points are rewarded
for every factor that helps determine who is most likely
to pay their debts...ultimately producing your credit
score.
What is the purpose of credit scoring?
The credit scoring system allows 'instant credit' to
be granted by creditors. If you are in the market for a
new car, you can fill out an
application for a car loan
and find out instantly if your credit report and score
are strong enough for a loan to be granted. This type of
instant decision was impossible in the past.
The credit scoring system also eliminates prejudices by
creditors. The credit scoring system is objective and is
formulated on grand scales of statistical information,
creating a strong degree of fairness.
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free copy of your credit report today!
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Learning About How Your Credit Score is Computed
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Approval
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Improving Your Credit Score
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