If you’ve ever checked your credit scores from multiple sources, you may have noticed that your Vantage Score is lower than your FICO score. Naturally, this can lead to confusion and frustration, especially when you’re trying to understand your credit health. Both scoring models evaluate your creditworthiness, but they differ in how they calculate scores. So, why is your Vantage Score lower than your FICO score? Let’s dive into the core differences between these two credit scoring systems, the factors that impact your scores, and why discrepancies often appear.





