Credit Score For Dummies

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One of the biggest misconceptions amongst consumers is that there is one correct credit score. In fact, there are dozens of credit score models, and there are natural differences between your credit scores.

Not only does each credit bureau report a different credit score model, but even within the same bureau several credit score models exist, such as Equifax’s BEACON score and ScorePower.

With so many credit score models out there, the score that your mortgage lender uses could differ from that which your credit card issuer and your auto loan provider uses. T

*Welcome to our weekly credit lessons to brush up on your credit know-how!*

While scrolling through the Credit Karma blog, I stumbled upon a credit score quiz. I’m happy to say that I only missed three out of ten questions, but I also realized that I, along with many other consumers, am still a credit newbie. So I’m going to start by brushing up on the basics.

Anatomy of a Credit Score

Your credit score is a three-digit number that has an effect on many areas of your financial life. It’s used by lenders to determine your creditworthiness, or the likelihood that you’ll pay your debts in a timely manner. Wheneve

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The average Joe and Jane with excellent credit has a sky-high Credit Karma credit score of 720 or higher. Lenders and issuers treat these consumers as the cream of the crop—premium rates, access to best financing options and offers, approval on almost all credit cards, and extra leverage when negotiating terms.

Joe and Jane are the best kind of customers, so lenders and issuers will go extra lengths to get and keep their business. An

There are many ways where you can make credit mistakes which can harm your credit score at times mildly and at times severely. It is important that you are aware of the common mistakes frequently committed and which can be avoided so that you can escape from the frustration, tension and save huge amount of money. The more you are aware of the mistakes and have enough information about the credit scores, the better you will be able to handle your finances and credit scores. Some of the common mistakes that can harm your credit score drastically are:

1. Discontinuation of credit card by closing it is one the most common mistakes. It can drastically affect your credit score.