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How Your Credit Score Actually Works (And Why It's More in Your Control Than You Think)

Your credit score isn't a mystery. It's built from five clear factors, and understanding them puts you in the driver's seat.

Payment History (35%) is the biggest factor. On-time payments build positive history that grows stronger over time. One missed payment can leave a mark, but consistency wins.

Credit Utilization (30%) is how much of your available credit you're using. Keep balances under 30% of your limit. On a $10,000 limit, stay under $3,000.

Length of Credit History (15%) rewards older accounts. That's why it often pays to keep your oldest card open, even if you rarely use it.

Credit Mix (10%) reflects a healthy variety of credit types. You don't need one of everything, but diversity helps.

New Credit (10%) tracks hard inquiries. Space out applications, since too many in a short window can signal risk.

Your score isn't fixed. It changes as your habits change, and the two biggest factors are the ones you control most.

But here's what many people miss: a significant number of credit reports contain errors. Inaccurate late payments, accounts that don't belong to you, outdated negative marks that should have fallen off. If your report has errors, your score may be lower than it should be, and good habits alone won't fix that until the errors are addressed.

That's where a proper credit audit comes in. We review all three major bureaus, identify what's accurate and what's not, dispute inaccuracies the right way, and build a plan tailored to your goals. Fully compliant with federal credit laws, with experienced attorneys in your corner.

One small step today: Pull your free reports from AnnualCreditReport.com and take a look. If something doesn't seem right, reach out for a free credit audit and we'll walk through it together, step by step.