Credit scores
Whether establishing credit for the first time or trying to improve your credit score, consider these strategies and tips.
Learning about credit scores
What is "good" credit? Why is it important to have good credit? And what is credit utilization ratio?
credit scoresWhat is credit scoring?
Learn some of the fundamentals of credit scoring.
credit scoresHow to get your free VantageScore®: A quick guide
Discover how you may obtain your VantageScore for free, in this guide. Learn the steps to getting your score, understand its importance, and more.
credit scoresFico Score® 8: What is it?
Learn about FICO Score 8 and how its factors and score ranges are unique.
Understanding the importance of your credit history
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How long does it take for your credit score to update?Credit scores are updated on a regular basis, depending on the processing time of the three credit bureaus. Learn when credit scores update and more in this guide.credit scores
How does income affect credit scores and credit limits?Your income doesn't directly impact your credit score, but it is a factor when it comes to the approval of a line of credit and your credit limit. Learn more.credit scores
Getting a medical loan with bad creditMedical expenses can be challenging to cover. Learn about your ability to get a medical loan with bad credit and other possible options.credit scores
730 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 730 credit score places you in the good credit range. Discover your potential borrowing options and tips on how to help improve your 730 score.credit scores
760 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 760 credit score is labeled/considered very good by the FICO score model, as it falls between the ranges of 740-799. Explore tips to maintain your 760 score.credit scores
630 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 630 credit score is considered fair, as it falls between the ranges of 580 to 669. Learn how to help improve your 630 credit score and more.credit scores
620 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 620 credit score is considered fair, that means within the credit range of 580 to 669. Discover your borrowing opportunities and tips on improving your 620 credit score.credit scores
600 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 600 credit score is considered fair as it falls between the ranges of 580 through 669. Discover what you can do with a 600 credit score and ways to help improve it.
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