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A credit rating is a subjective assessment of your potential risk as a borrower. It is performed by someone with the knowledge to make that type of evaluation. Credit ratings, and their subsequent grades, from A to F, were standard in the mortgage industry 15 to 20 years ago. This practice was superceded by credit scores.

Credit scores are a calculation of your perceived risk that is based on ALL the information in your credit file. The calculation is performed by leased, proprietary software. It has become the modern standard with both mortgage and auto lenders (possibly with credit card issuers also). Scores are perceived as more objective and have taken much of the "opinion" out of lending decisions. Their use has also contributed to the speed at which credit decisions can be made and loans can be closed.

If you want a credit rating, you would have to find someone with the information to make that assessment of your current standing. If you want a score, you can purchase one yourself from www.myfico.com If you simply need to see what your permanent credit files contain, you can get a copy from each credit bureau by requesting such.

The recently amended Fair Credit Reporting Act allows consumers to have one free copy of their credit report each year. This feature is being rolled out per section of the country. If you are in the western US, you can request your free copy as of December 1, 2004.

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