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The FICO Score is calculated from several different pieces of credit data in your credit report. This data is grouped into five categories as outlined below. The percentages in the chart reflect how important each of the categories is in determining how your FICO Score is calculated.

Your FICO Score considers both positive and negative information in your credit report. Late payments will lower your FICO Score, but establishing or re-establishing a good track record of making payments on time will raise your score.
 
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Source: MyFICO.com
These percentages are based on the importance of the five categories for the general population. For particular groups - for example, people who have not been using credit long - the relative importance of these categories may be different.

To learn more, read the full article online or contact me and I will connect you with a mortgage representative who can help you understand your FICO Score!