Traditional credit scores calculated based on data from Equifax credit reports range from 300 to 850, with higher scores indicating stronger credit. But the Equifax Credit Score ranges from 280 to 850.

The Equifax Credit Score is a proprietary scoring model used to evaluate your Equifax credit report and predict credit risk. It is calculated differently from FICO Scores or VantageScores, but pulls from the same types of data. The four main areas used to calculate the score are payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, and new credit. Like traditional credit scores, the Equifax Credit Score can also be broken into several different ranges.

Equifax Credit Score Ranges:

Overall: 280-850
Poor Credit: 280-559
Fair Credit: 560-659
Good Credit: 660-724
Very Good Credit: 725-759
Excellent Credit: 760-850

Although traditional credit scores typically range from 300 to 850, some older models and industry-specific scores may start at 280, 250, or even 0. The Equifax Credit Score is just one example. Generally, the score or rating you get from one type of credit score should be close to what you receive from others, however.

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