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Getty Images For those with excellent credit, the average personal loan APR for the week starting October 18 was 13.47% for a three-year loan and 14.29% for a five-year loan, according to released data. Monday by Bankrate. And you could get a much lower than average rate because a number of issuers offering rates from …

If you are considering buying a home (or a car, or a business, or anything else that requires a loan), be aware that lenders will use your credit score to determine whether to lend, how much to lend, and the cost of the loan. . Because credit scores take into account so many variables, they …

5 Myths Canadians Should Know About Their Credit Score Let’s destroy the myths! When it comes to improving your credit score, knowledge is power. Here are 5 myths we bust to help you get the most from your credit score. 5 Myths Canadians Should Know About Their Credit Score Credit scores are terribly shrouded in …

FICO score, VantageScore, scores, scores, scores. You may already know that credit scores come in many different shapes and flavors. And you’ve probably heard that having a good credit score is important. But did you know that there are sure-fire ways to score or improve one… no matter who is doing the scoring or what …

If you are considering buying a home (or a car, or a business, or anything else that requires a loan), be aware that lenders will use your credit score to determine whether to lend, how much to lend, and the cost of the loan. . Because credit scores take into account so many variables, they …

Credit score is one of the first filters that lenders consider when assessing loan and credit card applications. Some lenders even take your credit score into account when setting loan lending rates. A low credit score is seen as a sign of indiscipline in credit behavior, those with a lower credit score are less likely …

When it comes to your credit score, misinformation and rumors abound. For example, you may have heard that checking your credit report will hurt your score, which is blatantly wrong. Maybe you’ve also heard that you only have one credit score, or you can pay a company to fix your credit score quickly in the …

Maintaining a high credit score through responsible behavior is an ongoing process A good credit rating is the key to your financial health because it can give you access to the best loan and credit card deals. However, building or maintaining a high credit rating through responsible behavior is an ongoing process. You have to …

Ah credit scores, the adult version of a surrogacy. Isn’t it amazing how little we’ve learned about this elusive number in school? As someone who had to take an economics course in college, I can assure you that the questions of personal finances were simply not covered. And with so many credit score horror stories …