CreditStrong for Business

AUGUST 9, 2024

FICO, the model used by the majority of lenders, generates credit scores using the FICO® Score 8 version with a range beginning at 300 up to an 850 maximum score. However, certain industry-specific FICO credit score versions use a 250 to 900 range. Given that, 300 is often the lowest credit score.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Bankruptcy will likely exacerbate any credit issues, causing an initial drop of about 100 to 200 points in your credit score. Getting on top of your financial woes and rebuilding credit as soon as possible is vital to financial recovery. Hence, in the process of rebuilding your credit, you cannot afford a late payment.

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MAY 17, 2023

A derogatory mark on a credit report refers to a negative item such as a late payment, a loan default, a repossession, or a foreclosure. Unfortunately, derogatory marks cause your credit scores to drop and alert future creditors that you present a higher credit risk. Do business collections affect your credit score?

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