What is a ‘Credit Score’?

Your credit score is a number from 300-900 that represents your creditworthiness. This is important because:

  • Lenders use it to determine your eligibility for loans, credit cards/limits, and other financial products. 
  • Landlords often use credit scores to screen potential tenants. 
  • A higher credit score typically means better loan terms and lower interest rates.

Some of the best ways to have a high credit score is to pay your bills on time and to try and spend less than 30% of your credit limit each month.

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