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What moves your credit score (and how Pulse helps)

Payment history, utilization, credit age, and more. Pulse breaks down the factors so you know what to focus on.

Ryze Team
Ryze Team

Your credit score is not a mystery number. It reflects five main factors. Ryze Pulse shows each one clearly so you can climb toward 750+ with confidence.

Payment history

This is the biggest factor. On-time repayments on Booster report to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. Daily autopay helps you stay current without thinking about due dates.

Credit utilization

Keep balances low relative to your limit. Pulse flags when utilization looks great and when you are creeping above 30%, the threshold most lenders watch.

Credit age and mix

New accounts start with a thin file. Booster adds a revolving tradeline that ages over time. Pulse tracks how new each account is and what is helping or hurting your mix.

Insights that actually help

Pulse surfaces plain-spoken tips: score jumps, bureau reporting confirmations, and actions you can take this week. No jargon, no fluff.

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