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Credit Score

💡 In plain English: A number (300–900 in India) that tells lenders how trustworthy you are with borrowed money — higher is better.

Definition

A numerical rating (300–900 via CIBIL in India) that represents a person's creditworthiness based on borrowing and repayment history.

📌 Real-World Example

Score 750+: best home loan rates (~8.5%). Score 650–750: higher rate (+0.5–1%). Score below 600: loan rejection or very high rates. Paying all EMIs on time is the single biggest factor.

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