Your CIBIL score is an important factor that lenders look at while evaluating a loan application. Hence it’s important to understand how the score is calculated. While there is a proprietary algorithm that determines your CIBIL score, the most important elements of the score composition are based on an individual’s loan payment behavior.
Let’s take a look at what exactly the CIBIL score is, and how it is calculated.
What is the CIBIL score?
Your CIBIL score is a 3-digit numeric summary of your credit history, derived by using details found in the 'Accounts' and 'Enquiries' sections of your CIBIL report, including (but not restricted to) your loan accounts or credit cards, and their payment status, as well as outstanding amounts’ days past due. The score reflects your credit worthiness, based on your borrowing and repayment history, as shared by lenders. Your CIBIL score ranges from 300 to 900 and the higher your score, better are your chances of getting a loan approved. In fact, 79 percent of loans are sanctioned to consumers with a CIBIL score greater than 750.
How is the CIBIL score calculated?
There are four key factors that impact your CIBIL score:
How can you work towards a high CIBIL score?
Your CIBIL score is based on your credit history and past payments, but it subsequently impacts your future access to credit. What you do today can help you build a stronger and healthier credit footprint. Here are a few quick tips to help you improve your score:
As you look to achieve your planned financial goals or in case of an emergency, you may need access to credit. Make sure you monitor your CIBIL score and credit profile regularly to ensure you are credit-ready. Start working towards improving your score today.
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