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Financial Literacy

Credit Score

A number that summarises your creditworthiness to lenders.

A credit score is a rating, generated from your borrowing history, that lenders use to gauge how likely you are to repay debt. Higher scores can unlock lower interest rates, which reduces the cost of borrowing over your lifetime.

Examples

  • A strong credit score can secure a lower mortgage rate, saving thousands in interest.

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