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Facts for Consumers: Credit Scoring
URL: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre24.shtm

Description:
Fact sheet on credit scoring, "a system creditors use to help determine whether to give you credit." Discusses the credit scoring model, what individuals can do to improve their credit score, the reliability of the credit scoring system, what happens if you are denied credit, and how to file a complaint. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

LII Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Credit, Credit, Finance, Money, Personal Finance

Publisher:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Extra Keywords
credit cards report Equifax Experian TransUnion

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Consumer credit
Credit ratings
Finance, Personal

LII Database Information:
Record 20952 created by Jennifer English on 03/20/2006
Last modification on 06/06/2007
Published: 03/23/2006  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20952

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