Qualify for an interest-free credit building line of $30-$150. Build your payment history with every balance payment. Each month, your payments are reported to the credit bureau.
Get startedThis is the biggest part of the credit score pie. You need a loan or credit line that's being reported to get started, then pay your bills on time to keep it looking good.
This factors in how much you owe vs how much available credit you have. The game plan is to keep your balances low.
This looks at your track record of handling credit well. The longer your (positive) credit history, the better your score.
Every time you apply for a loan, a credit check is created and this might put a dent in your score. The trick is to space out your applications and only apply for loans if you need them.
This is a mix of all your credit types. Usually it is better to have a combo of credit types as it shows how you juggle financial responsibilities.