Get To Know The Score: What’s Up With Your Credit Report?
Your credit score is like your criminal record. Both follow you around for an extremely long time, and both are supposedly reflections of the person you are. Only you and maybe your lawyer know your criminal record. But your credit score can be pulled when you apply for a credit card, or go to get a new car, or even try to move in to a new place.
For those not in the know, your credit score is based on a number system between 300 and 850. A secret formula (OK a mathematical algorithm) will determine what your number will be. Creditors and experts agree that your credit score is said to be a very accurate prediction of how likely you are to pay off your bills.
Your credit score is crucial. If you already have a credit card, the creditor will most likely take a look at your credit score to decide whether to decrease your credit limit, or give you a higher interest rate. Those lucky people with the highest scores obtain the lowest rates.