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⭐ What is a good credit score — and where do I stand? FICO score ranges, what lenders look for, and how scores are calculated. › 🔍 What is a hard inquiry and how does it affect my score? Hard vs soft checks, how long they last, and when they actually matter. › 📈 What factors affect my credit score the most? Payment history, utilization, length of history — the full FICO breakdown. ›

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714 Average US FICO score in 2026

35% Of FICO score = payment history alone

2 years How long hard inquiries stay on your report

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