A credit score (or FICO score) is a numerical expression that reflects an individual’s creditworthiness to a creditor or lender. A credit score above 740 is considered good, while a credit score in the low 600’s is considered poor. Consumers with a low credit score find it difficult to obtain lines of credit and loans and if they do, a steep interest rate is attached. For consumers with a low credit score, debt consolidation can be a great option to raise your credit score. Debt consolidation helps raise your credit score by combining all of your outstanding debts, which may carry high-interest rates, in to one debt that carries a lower interest rate. Making your monthly payments toward your consolidated loan on time will help you create a positive credit history that will raise your credit score. Finally, by the time you have paid off your loan, your credit should be near perfect.
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