- Bring current immediately (same day if possible).
- Keep a 6–12 month perfect streak (use auto-pay).
- Keep utilization under 30% (aim 10% for a faster bump).
Check what you can responsibly borrow
Select Personal or Business, enter your numbers, get two answers: a score that shows what helps or hurts you, and a capacity check for how much you can comfortably repay. Add collateral for a realistic loan to value cap. Everything runs locally in your browser, no credit pull or server math. See a clear verdict and maximum you can responsibly borrow, use the built in tools to improve your plans.
Profile
We use income, debts, cards, and credit history to show capacity and score factors.
| Card | Limit | Balance | Util % | Closes | Target |
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We adjust confidence based on variability; raw DSCR stays the same.
We reduce DSCR confidence if variability is high. This does not change raw DSCR, it sets the chip tone.
Loan request
Set principal, APR, term, and any extra payment to compute your monthly payment.
If collateral applies, an LTV cap may limit the eligible loan amount.
Try quick scenario buttons to see how changes affect payment and eligibility.
Debt-to-Income (DTI) is the share of your monthly income that goes to debt payments.
At 36%, your payment budget is ; after other debts, that leaves for this loan.
- Monthly interest rate equals APR divided by 12.
- We compute a term factor from your months. More months spreads the cost.
- Base payment equals principal times monthly rate divided by that factor.
- Your total monthly payment equals base payment plus any extra you add.
Result
Lender snapshot (what lenders see)
A compact view of common lender guardrails and where you stand.
| Item | You | Typical* | Note |
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*Typical targets vary by product. We show common guardrails.
Five major components used to build your score.
Qualification dashboard
Shows readiness by product and specific next steps.
| Product | Gate | You | Next step |
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Diagnose: errors & opportunities
Check issues that may be fixable; use letters for accurate, honest corrections.
Use letters for accurate fixes. Never dispute true, valid information.
Planning tools
Payoff planning, refinance checks, builder products, and inquiry timing.
| Debt | Balance | APR % | Min $ |
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- Secured cardDeposit equals limit; keep reported use < 10%. Ask for graduation at month 6–12.
- Credit builder loanSmall installment that reports monthly. Keep auto-pay on; helps history and mix.
- Authorized userOld, positive account can add age/limit. Avoid if primary has lates or high use.
Forecast: recovery path
Check assumptions to see projected recovery path.
Checked boxes extend projected recovery; each adds 20–30 points over time.
Goals & progress
Track progress toward healthier credit metrics.
Progress 0 percent.
Understand your score
Expand each item to see what it means and what to do next.
Payment history~35%
What it is: Whether you pay on time across all accounts.
- Helps: Auto-pay on minimums; no missed payments.
- Hurts: 30/60/90-day lates, charge-offs, collections.
- Do now: Bring any past-due current; turn on auto-pay today.
Utilization~30%
What it is: Reported balance ÷ limit (per card and total).
- Target: Under 30% is fine; <10% is best.
- Trap: One maxed card can tank the score even if others are low.
- Do now: Pay one high-util card to <9% before the statement closes.
Age~15%
What it is: Average age of accounts and the oldest account.
- Helps: Keep old $0-fee cards open.
- Hurts: Closing oldest cards; rapid new openings.
- Do now: Don’t close your oldest card unless fees force it.
Mix~10%
What it is: Variety (revolving cards + installment loans).
- Helps: At least one card and one small installment reporting.
- Hurts: Only one type (just cards or just loans).
- Do now: Consider a small credit-builder loan with auto-pay.
New credit~10%
What it is: Recent hard pulls and brand-new accounts.
- Helps: Space applications; group rate-shopping windows.
- Hurts: Many inquiries in 6–12 months; multiple new cards at once.
- Do now: Hold a 90-day no-pull streak before the next apply.
Late payment impactwhat to expect
- Bring current; request account re-aging if policy allows.
- Maintain 12–18 months on-time payments.
- Avoid new accounts; do not close oldest card.
- Bring current; use hardship/forbearance plan if needed.
- Hold a spotless 18–24 month streak.
- Stabilize cash flow; keep oldest accounts open.
Amortization preview
First six months shown initially; use Load more to expand.
| Month | Payment | Interest | Principal | Balance |
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