The Broken World of Credit Scores: Uncovering the Truth Behind the System
Credit scores are a numerical representation of an individual's creditworthiness, based on their financial history and borrowing behavior. Created by credit bureaus, such as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, credit scores are formulated using complex algorithms that take into account various factors. These factors include payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, types of credit used, and new credit inquiries.