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Understand Your Credit Score. Learn About Reason Codes.

We designed this online tool to help you learn more about the reason codes related to your VantageScore credit scores, which are used widely by banks, credit card companies, and other lenders. You receive reason codes with the credit scores you purchase and on certain disclosure notices that lenders provide to you.

About Reason Codes

What Are Reason Codes?

Reason codes are standardized alphanumeric identifiers that provide an explanation for various events, actions, or outcomes. The next time you see your credit score, regardless of where it comes from, look for the Reason Codes.

What Do They Look Like?

They'll be worded and displayed something like this:

  • 32: Balances on bankcard or revolving accounts too high compared to credit limits.
  • 16: The total of all balances on your open accounts is too high.
  • 85: You have too many inquiries on your credit report.
  • 13: Your most recently opened account is too new.

Where Can I Learn More?

We designed ReasonCode.org, an online tool to help you learn more about the reason codes related to your VantageScore credit scores.

Simplifying Complex Reason Codes

We believe knowledge is power, and with ReasonCode.org, you'll gain the power to decipher reason codes with ease. No matter how you obtain your credit score, each will come with a set of reason codes. You can gain access to this report by:

Purchasing it yourself

Getting one for free from one of the several websites that offer them.

Receiving it in a disclosure notice after applying for credit

Join our growing community of reason code enthusiasts today and unlock a wealth of knowledge. Start exploring ReasonCode.org now and embark on a journey of understanding, clarity, and informed decision-making.

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