What does not go into a credit score?

  • Your race, color, religion, national origin
  • Sex and marital status
  • Age
  • Salary, occupation, title, employer, date employed, employment history
  • Where you live
  • Interest rates
  • Dollar amounts
  • Any items reported as child/family support obligations or rental agreements (unless they become delinquent)
  • Soft inquiries
  • Information not proven to be predictive of future credit performance
  • Whether or not you are participating in a credit counseling program of any kind