Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

FICO Scores are the most common scores used by lenders across the U.S. There are multiple versions of FICO scores, each using different criteria. Differences are typically minor and unlikely to impact ...