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Credit Scoring Affects Your Financial Future
In credit scoring of Editor (February 7, 2009 8:15 pm)
In March 2001, Congress passed a law that lifted the veil over credit scoring secrets. Your credit score will tell lenders how likely you are going to pay your bills. As such, the credit score becomes their basis whether they should approve your credit application or not. FICO, acronym for Fair Isaac Corporation which is the brain- child behind the software that has been applied since the 1960’s, is the reference of Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.
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In credit scoring of Editor (January 24, 2009 5:15 pm)
Life in the 21st century is governed by borrowings. Thus, if a lender, bank or institution refuses to give you a loan, credit card or mortgage, naturally, there will be some explaining to do especially if your finances are in order and under control. Typically, there is a credit score calculated by lenders or creditors that can impact your life significantly. The credit score can range from a good credit score to a bad credit score. This credit score is needed to check credit worthiness while applying for a loan, mortgage or credit card. The lender uses it to assess the risk he takes in lending to you. Lenders use the information you give them on your application form along with details on your credit report to find out what credit you have taken out in the recent past, your repayment history, whether you have any court judgments or have been bankrupt and whether you are registered to vote. There is a credit score range wherein each item is given a value, the higher your score, the easier it is to borrow. There are bad credit scores and good credit scores and these are determined by the three main credit rating agencies – Experian, Equifax, Trans Union. So if you have your finances under control, why are you being turned down for a loan? Here are some of the reasons explaining your credit score.
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