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No, everyone does not have a credit score. More than 50 million people in the U.S. do not have a credit score right now due to a lack of credit history. Around 25 million American adults have no credit history at all, according to industry research, and roughly 28 million have unscored records because they have too few credit accounts or their accounts are too new to be included in a credit report.
Credit history is a significant factor when determining a credit score, and is one of the main reasons why so-called “credit invisibles” do not have a score. More than 80% of 18-19 year olds don’t have a credit score because they haven’t had the time to build any credit history. Credit invisibles are also most likely to be found in low-income neighborhoods or be recent immigrants to the United States.
These credit invisibles are still able to make payments and function in an increasingly credit-driven world, even if they lack credit history and a credit score. They may live a cash-focused lifestyle or borrow from lenders that don’t report to the credit bureaus. But not having any credit can also make life a lot more difficult by preventing people from borrowing at attractive rates as well as limiting housing and employment options.
If you aren’t sure whether you have a credit score or not, it’s easy to find out. WalletHub offers free credit reports and free credit scores updated daily, letting you see what exactly is going on with your credit. You’ll also get personalized tips for improving your credit standing and an estimate of how long that might take.
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