What is credit history? How it impacts your score

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Credit history is a measure of your ability to repay debts and demonstrate responsibility in repaying them.

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It is recorded in a credit report, with account number and types, amount owed and available, and payment history.

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Payment history is the single largest factor in a credit score, accounting for 35%. Pay bills on time for a good score.

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The length of credit history is also an essential factor, accounting for 15%. The longer the credit, the higher the score.

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It is important to start building credit as early as possible in life. This will show you are responsible with money.

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People who are new to building credit might have high scores if they maintain other factors, such as paying on time.

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If you struggle to keep track of payment dates, you may want to set up an autopay system through your bank.

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It is smart to check your credit reports from time to time and look for any errors. Maintaining good history begins there.

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Credit reports are the foundation for all credit scores, so keeping tabs on contents is integral to credit health.

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