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The credit score obtained from Fair Isaac Crop. is known as a FICO Score. The FICO score obtain information from credit reports. The factors of information are payment history, amounts owed and length of credit history. Wealth and income are not considered, presumably because reliable information is unavailable.

The FICO score is not a simple or single number. The three major national credit bureaus may have different information on the same individual, so each bureau’s report can produce a different score. The differences potentially add an element of subjectivity and manipulation to a lender’s decisions. Will the lender use the highest score, lowest score, middle score or average score? It can make a huge difference.

Insurers often use credit scores to assess risk in auto and homeowners insurance. The insurance price will be based on the credit score. Scoring systems assess the collect ability of debts. Scores predict the likelihood that a consumer will seek bankruptcy protection.

So maintain a good credit score so that you do not face difficulty incase you want to take a loan or get insurance.