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What Is Fico 8 in Credit? Definition and Why It Matters
Fico 8: the short version
In credit, fico 8 is the most widely used FICO version.
Why it matters
It is sensitive to high utilization and isolated late payments.
An example
Say you review your reports and run into fico 8 for the first time. Check how it appears on each bureau, note the dates, and use the resources below before deciding what to do; small misunderstandings about fico 8 cause many avoidable mistakes.
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