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Credit 101

The basics of credit

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Learn the 5 C’s of Credit

Learn what lenders look for when they review credit applications.

Getting a loan


Access your FICO® Credit Score

Available for eligible Wells Fargo customers

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Know your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio

Learn how DTI is calculated, what it means, and why it matters.

Debt-to-Income Ratio


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You must be a Wells Fargo account holder of an eligible Wells Fargo consumer account with a FICO® Score available, and enrolled in Wells Fargo Online®. Eligible Wells Fargo consumer accounts include deposit, loan, and credit accounts, but other consumer accounts may also be eligible. Contact Wells Fargo for details. Availability may be affected by your mobile carrier's coverage area. Your mobile carrier's message and data rates may apply. 

Please note that the score provided under this service is for educational purposes and may not be the score used by Wells Fargo to make credit decisions. Wells Fargo looks at many factors to determine your credit options; therefore, a specific FICO® Score or Wells Fargo credit rating does not guarantee a specific loan rate, approval of a loan, or an upgrade on a credit card.

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This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not a denial or approval of credit.

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