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300–579: Poor Credit This is the lowest credit score bracket, and it carries the most restrictions. If your score falls between 300 and 579, lenders will likely consider you a high-risk borrower.

A credit score of 670 and up is usually considered good. If yours is lacking, there are several ways you can work on improving it.

There are a variety of factors that go into your credit score, including on-time payments, the amount of your available ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

Unlock cheaper insurance, lower security deposits, and premium rewards cards with a strong credit score. Here's how it pays to level up your credit.

A personal loan can affect your credit score positively if you pay on time and in full. However, if you fall behind on your payments, your credit score may take a hit.

New delinquency reports will hurt the credit scores of borrowers who fail to make payments on their student loans.

Improving your credit score can sometimes take a while but it'll be well worth it if you're applying for a mortgage.

Opening a new credit card and paying off a loan can actually harm your credit temporarily. CNBC Select outlines five ways you are negatively impacting your credit score.

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