Meghann Cotter, Frederiskburg Freelance-Star: "A recent study from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that 70 percent of people could define credit score, but only 28 percent could name a number within the possible range."
Chicago Tribune: "For years the FICO credit score, developed by Fair, Isaac and Company, and the one used by most lenders, has been shrouded with mystery."
"Because there's now less mystery associated with FICO scores, you stand a better chance of improving your scores."
USA Today: "Some of the factors that contribute to a lower score might surprise consumers, and TransUnion does a good job of taking out some of the mystery."
"That's why we try to take the mystery out of credit by providing helpful tools and educational articles, like those found on this National Score Index website."
"CREDIT SCORES & CREDIT REPORTS", by Evan Hendricks:
Despite its importance, credit scoring began as a secret system, and has been shrouded in mystery ever since.
No mystery in the UK, either: "The Equifax Credit RatingTM will dispel that mystery, providing consumers with a valuable insight into their credit rating."
Five ways to improve your credit score - Feb. 15, 2002 (CNN/Money)(FICO vs. fake-o) - "Consumers may now get their FICO score or a comparable version of it from each of the bureaus... with TransUnion your score is automatically included in your report, whether you get it free or not."
CNN/Money: (video) Your credit score - January 14, 2002 - "CNNfn's Valerie Morris has details on how that number is determined and how you can improve it." Valerie says, "Equifax, by the way, will send you your credit score for free if you've been denied credit within the last 60 days."