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30 Second Credit
Finance Credit Game
What is considered to be a good credit score? | 670 - 739 |
What factors is your credit score based on? *HINT: There are 5 different factors | payment history, amounts owed, credit history length, credit mix new credit |
What’s the difference between credit scores and credit reports? | Your credit scores are calculated based on the information in your credit report |
True or False: New Credit is the most influential factor when compiling your credit score | False |
What is the average credit score with a thin file? *HINT: Around 250-300 | 300 |
How can you dispute inaccuracies on your credit report? | Contacting your credit bureau and filing a claim online or by mail |
How much money should be used on needs? *HINT: 20/30/50 | 50% |
True or False: Lenders are more likely to approve loans if they see that you have not been paying monthly payments on time | False |
How much money should be used on wants? *HINT: 20/30/50 | 30% |
How much money should be used on savings? *HINT: 20/30/50 | 20% |
True or False: APR stands for Average Proportion Rate | False |
True or False: You should use your savings to build up credit | False |