Credit Scores
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If your credit score is below 600, what type of credit risk are you considered by lenders?

  • Low risk
  • High risk (correct)
  • No risk
  • Moderate risk
  • What are three ways you can boost your credit score?

  • Pay bills late, keep credit card balances high, apply for new credit accounts frequently
  • Pay bills on time, keep credit card balances low, apply for new credit accounts only when needed (correct)
  • Apply for new credit accounts frequently, keep balances high on credit cards, make late payments
  • Keep credit card balances high, make late payments, open new credit accounts frequently
  • What are four benefits of having good credit?

  • Higher interest rates, slower credit approvals, lower deposits required by utilities, insurance approvals
  • Lower interest rates, faster credit approvals, higher deposits required by utilities, insurance rejections
  • Lower interest rates, faster credit approvals, lower deposits required by utilities, insurance approvals (correct)
  • Higher interest rates, slower credit approvals, higher deposits required by utilities, insurance rejections
  • If your credit score is above 700, what type of credit risk are you considered?

    <p>Low risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To raise your credit score by 50 points, what action could you take?

    <p>Pay down credit balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To raise your credit score by 80 points, what action could you take?

    <p>Pay off accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions would you need to take to raise your credit score by 260 points?

    <p>Pay all overdue payments and keep loan current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general range for credit scores?

    <p>300-850</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for applying for new credit accounts?

    <p>Apply for new credit accounts only when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should you pay your bills on time to improve your credit score?

    <p>Six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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