What’s The Difference Between Credit Reports And Credit Scores? – Credit Card Insider

Today’s question is: What’s the Difference Between Credit Reports and Credit Scores?
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Credit reports and credit scores are two different but related items, which many people tend to confuse. Your report is made up of the information provided about you by lenders, while the credit score is a numeric summary of your report. Lenders use both your reports and your scores when making decisions about lending money.

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