12. Your Credit Score: A Financial Reputation

In this episode, a continuation of our series on residential real estate, Ed Brundick explains why your credit score is more than just a number—it’s your financial reputation. Listeners will learn how credit scores are created, how lenders use FICO® scores to assess risk, and why poor credit can quietly limit opportunities ranging from home loans and rental approvals to insurance rates and even employment. Ed breaks down the five key factors that influence your credit score, the standard FICO score ranges, and common misconceptions about building credit. Whether you’re rebuilding after financial hardship, starting from scratch with no credit history, or simply looking to improve your score, this episode provides practical, straightforward guidance to help you protect—and strengthen—your financial future.

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