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Credit Utilization

Shows the share of available credit you're using, a big driver of credit scores.

Interactive inputs coming — use the formula and example below.

Przykład

$1,500 used on $10,000 of limits is 15% utilization.

Jak używać

  • Use the formula below with your own figures.

Wzór

Utilization = balances ÷ credit limits.

Przykład

$1,500 used on $10,000 of limits is 15% utilization.

Częste pytania

What level is ideal?

Under 30%, and lower is better.

Does it change fast?

Yes — paying down balances can lift a score quickly.

Wskazówki

  • Pay more than the minimum — it changes payoff dramatically.
  • Attack the highest-rate balance first to save the most.
  • Stop adding new charges while you pay debt down.

Pojęcia

Minimum payment
The smallest amount due each period.
Utilization
Balances divided by credit limits.
Consolidation
Combining debts into one loan.