There is no doubt that everything develops and credit card industry is not an exception. Nowadays people try different kinds of payment for services and purchases. As a rule, people prefer
credit cards, as they are more convenient than cash.
It's not a secret than plastics are in great demand nowadays. However, not everyone realizes that there are things that can prevent him/her from getting a card of his/her dream. One of such things is credit score.
Do you know what credit score is? Your credit score is three-digit numbers. It is based on a statistical analysis of your credit report information, sourced from credit bureaus. Your credit score is an indicator of your creditworthiness. The higher your credit score is, the better you financial status is for your creditors.
It goes without saying that people with higher credit score have a broader choice of credit products than those with lower credit rating. If your credit score is good or excellent you can apply for the
best credit cards, such as cash rebate plastics, airline cards,
gasoline credit cards, etc. So, it is very important to know your credit score and apple for cards to your taste without hesitation.
The fact is that there are three main credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) that provide credit history check for different merchants, banks, etc. Usually, credit bureaus make money on selling collected information to various interested parties and credit organizations.
It goes without saying that there is a particular system of calculation of credit score. There are several credit score calculation systems and every credit bureau calculates credit score in its own way. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion have chosen FICO score that is developed by Fair Isaac Company.
The method of calculation of credit score is not young. Credit score was invented by two business leaders – Earl Isaac and Bill Fair. In 1956 they founded a company "Fair Isaac". Nowadays everything that was created by this company is still working.
Credit report provided by credit bureaus can help you control your credit score and avoid credit fraud.
As a rule, there are several component factors of your credit score. They are the following:
• 35% of your credit score occupies your payment history. This factor is significant, as your lenders want to know how you pay your bills.
• 30% stands for liabilities of the total credit. It is recommended not to spend more than 20-25% of your available credit, and your credit rating won't be decreased.
• 10% is your requests for plastics. Frequent requests and denials can be the stop sign for your potential lenders.
• 15% stands for duration of credit history. Remember that the longer it is, the better your credit score is.
• 10% is based on the type of credit you have.
So, realizing your credit score is the first step to good credit rating. When you know what can influence it, it will be easier for you to avoid different mistakes.
