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Credit score

A measure of Credit risk calculated from a Credit report using a standardized formula. Factors that can damage a Credit score include late payments, absence of Credit references, and unfavorable Credit card use. Lenders may use a Credit score to determine whether to provide a Loan and what rate to Charge.

Related Terms: 17 Charge, Credit card, Credit risk, Car, CLU, Credit, Credit score, Factor, Inc., Lend, Lender, Loan, NFA, Risk, Repo, SCOR, Term
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