Financial Glossary

Here you’ll find clear and concise explanations of key financial terms and concepts. Our goal is to help you better understand essential topics across the financial world.

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Credit Score

A numerical rating, typically ranging from 300 to 850, that represents an individual’s creditworthiness based on their credit history, payment behavior, amounts owed, length of credit history, credit mix, and new credit; lenders use it to assess the likelihood a borrower will repay loans and determine loan terms.

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