Understanding your TaleFin score

See your financial health at a glance. TaleFin’s real-time score combines bank feeds, spending patterns and predictive models to give you the clearest picture of your credit-worthiness.

Your score

A number between 0 to 1000 of your borrowing and repayment habits.

How it works

The TaleFin Score considers:
Income - A steady income stream boosts creditworthiness.
Disposable Income - How well regular income covers regular expenses.
Productive Spend - Are spending patterns constructive and value-generating (e.g., education, home renovation)?
Adverse Spend - Do spending patterns show risky behaviours (e.g., heavy drinking, gambling)?
Reliable Payment History - How reliably past payments were made. Recent behaviour is more important.
Missed Payments - How often past payments were missed. Recent behaviour is more important.
Loan Amount and Type - The type and number of open and recent credit products  
Cash Spend - High cash spending affects creditworthiness.
Government Reliance - Heavy reliance on government support affects creditworthiness.

What TaleFin does not consider to determine creditworthiness:
We do not use credit applications (or credit bureau enquiries)
We do not include your postcode
We do not consider gender, ethnicity or religion

Score Bands

Grade

Score Range

Band

Description

A

900+

Rock Solid

You’re in great shape . Your habits show strength and consistency

B

700 - 899

On Track

You’re doing really well. Your financial behaviour reflects responsibility and care

C

600 - 699

Building Momentum

You’re making good progress. Your habits are improving and trending positively.

D

400 - 599

Turning the Corner

Some positive signs, some areas to keep working on. You’re heading in the right direction

E

200 - 399

Rebuilding Starts Here

Things may feel tough right now, but every step forward counts.

F

0 - 199

Finding a Way

Everyone faces challenges. This is a moment to regroup.  Help is available *.

Why it matters

Better products: Higher scores can help you climb the latter to better credit products.
Better rates: Higher scores can unlock lower interest.
Faster approvals: Lenders see you as lower risk.

Score Why TaleFin is different

Fairness and Transparency: Shopping around for the best deals or your postcode won’t hurt your score.
First-timers welcome: No credit bureau history? We’ve still got you, we still provide useful insights into your spending habits by evaluating your financial data.
Always up to date: Your score changes with you. We combine both real-time and historical data to produce a more reliable score.
Behaviour based: Know exactly what helps (and hurts) your score.
Holistic view: We combine bank feeds, bills and more.

Access your score

Ask your credit provider or third-party access service for a free copy of TaleFin score today.  Our updated consumer platform is coming soon—so you’ll be able to check your score anytime, free of charge.

* Financial Assistance

If you're feeling overwhelmed or just want to better understand your options, there are trusted resources available to support you:

MoneySmart -
https://moneysmart.gov.au/
Free tools and guidance from the Australian Government to help you manage your money, reduce debt, and plan for the future.

Department of Social Services (DSS) -
https://www.dss.gov.au/
Find information on financial assistance, emergency relief, and community support services available across Australia.  

National Debt Helpline
- https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/
Free, confidential financial counselling to help you manage debt and get back on track .