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Understand your Credit Score


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Banks, credit card companies and other businesses use credit scores to estimate how likely you are to pay back money you borrow. A higher score makes it easier to qualify for a loan and lower interest rates. Many scores range from 300 to 850, but different companies use different ranges.

SUDOC number: FR 2.2:C 86/18/

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Beth Callahan
Beth Callahan
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Phone: 817.257.7669
Email: b.callahan@tcu.edu
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Understand your Credit Score


Banks, credit card companies and other businesses use credit scores to estimate how likely you are to pay back money you borrow...