Keeping this ratio low can give a big boost to your credit score Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Michelle Lambright Black is a contributor to Buy Side and credit expert specializing in ...

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Your credit utilization ratio accounts for 30 percent of your FICO score and is calculated by dividing the total debt you have on your revolving credit accounts by your total credit limits you have on ...

A high credit score unlocks a bunch of benefits. You can get a lower interest rate on any loan and qualify for better financing. Mortgage lenders will look at your FICO score before determining how ...