How we report, source, and correct.

This is not financial advice

The information on Credit Scores is general and educational. It is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, and it does not consider your specific situation. Decisions about credit, debt, or money should be made with a qualified professional and verified against your own credit report and current terms from the relevant lender or bureau.

Sourcing and verification

We research every guide against primary documentation:

• Score-model materials from FICO and VantageScore
• The Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681) and related federal rules
• Public guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Disclosures from the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion)

Where a number, rule, or threshold is non-obvious, we cite it inline. Where guidance has changed, the older guidance is noted and dated rather than silently overwritten.

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Corrections

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Contact

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