Credit Score Calculator For India

Credit Score Formula:

\[ Score = (PaymentHistory \times 0.35) + (CreditUtilization \times 0.30) + (CreditAge \times 0.15) + (CreditMix \times 0.10) + (NewCredit \times 0.10) \]

Payment History (0-100):

Credit Utilization (0-100):

Credit Age (years):

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Credit Mix (0-100):

New Credit (0-100):

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1. What is a CIBIL Credit Score?

The CIBIL Score is a 3-digit numeric summary of your credit history in India, ranging from 300 to 900. It represents your creditworthiness based on factors like payment history, credit utilization, credit age, and more. Higher scores indicate better credit health.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard CIBIL scoring model approximation:

\[ Score = (PaymentHistory \times 0.35) + (CreditUtilization \times 0.30) + (CreditAge \times 0.15) + (CreditMix \times 0.10) + (NewCredit \times 0.10) \]

Where:

Payment History (35%): Your track record of paying bills on time
Credit Utilization (30%): How much credit you're using compared to limits
Credit Age (15%): Length of your credit history
Credit Mix (10%): Variety of credit types (loans, cards, etc.)
New Credit (10%): Recent credit inquiries and accounts

Note: This is an approximation. Actual CIBIL scores may vary based on additional factors.

3. Importance of Credit Score

Details: Your credit score affects loan approvals, interest rates, credit card eligibility, and sometimes even rental applications or job opportunities in the financial sector.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

Payment History: Enter percentage of payments made on time (100% = perfect)
Credit Utilization: Enter percentage of available credit you're using (lower is better)
Credit Age: Enter length of your credit history in years
Credit Mix: Score based on diversity of credit types
New Credit: Score based on recent credit inquiries (fewer is better)

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good CIBIL score in India?
A: Scores above 750 are considered excellent, 700-749 are good, and below 600 may face difficulties in loan approvals.

Q2: How often should I check my credit score?
A: Check at least once a year, and 3-6 months before applying for major loans.

Q3: Does checking my score lower it?
A: Checking your own score (soft inquiry) doesn't affect it. Only lender inquiries (hard pulls) might.

Q4: How can I improve my credit score?
A: Pay bills on time, keep credit utilization below 30%, maintain old accounts, and avoid too many new applications.

Q5: How long do negative items stay on my report?
A: Late payments stay for 3 years, defaults for up to 7 years, but the impact lessens over time with good behavior.