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Credit Score

A credit score is a numerical rating based on a mathematical analysis of your credit files that represents your creditworthiness. This score is based primarily on credit report data, typically sourced from credit bureaus. Banks and credit-card companies use credit scores to evaluate the potential risk of lending money to consumers and to minimise losses due to bad debt. Credit scores are also used to determine whether you qualify for a loan and at what interest rate and credit limits.

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