The average credit score in the United States is 698, based on VantageScore® data from February 2021. It's a myth that you only have one credit score. In fact, you have many credit scores. It's a good idea to check your credit scores regularly.
The average American FICO score for 2021 is 716, and the average VantageScore is 695. Credit score averages vary across demographics, including by age and by state.
A conventional loan requires a credit score of at least 620, but it's ideal to have a score of 740 or above, which could allow you to make a lower down payment, get a more attractive interest rate and save on private mortgage insurance.
In general, lenders look for borrowers in the prime range or better, so you will need a score of 661 or higher to qualify for most conventional car loans.
Mississippi has the lowest average credit score at 681. The rest of the top 10 states with the highest average credit score are: Vermont (736), Wisconsin (735), New Hampshire (734), Washington (734), North Dakota (733), South Dakota (733), Massachusetts (732), Nebraska (731), and Oregon (731).
By most lending standards, 711 is considered a “good” credit score. And anyone at any age, location, or income level can build a good – or even excellent – credit score. Yet not all age groups, states, or income levels tend to have the same average scores.
As you add new credit, however, your average will drop. While there is no golden number to aim for, getting your average age of credit to between six and 10 years is probably a good goal.
If your credit score is a 678 or higher, and you meet other requirements, you should not have any problem getting a mortgage. Credit scores in the 620-680 range are generally considered fair credit. There are many mortgage lenders that offer loan programs to borrowers with credit scores in the 500s.
A 703 credit score is considered a good credit score by many lenders. “Good” score range identified based on 2021 Credit Karma data. With good credit scores, you might be more likely to qualify for mortgages and auto loans with lower interest rates and better terms.
A 700 credit score meets the minimum requirements for most mortgage lenders, so it's possible to purchase a house when you're in that range. However, lenders look at more than just your credit score to determine your eligibility, so having a 700 credit score won't guarantee approval.
A conventional mortgage is often best for those with a credit score of 700 or higher. (Generally, the credit score requirement is 620 and above.) Benefits of a conventional loan include: Buy a house with as little as a 3% down payment.
A conventional mortgage usually requires a minimum credit score of 620. This means that with a score of 721, you have a high probability of being approved for a mortgage loan. But lenders won't be offering you the best interest rates out there—some experts suggest that you need score of 760 to get those.
Depending on where you're starting from, It can take several years or more to build an 800 credit score. You need to have a few years of only positive payment history and a good mix of credit accounts showing you have experience managing different types of credit cards and loans.
The highest credit score you can have on the most widely used scales is an 850. For common versions of FICO and VantageScore, the scale ranges from 300 to 850 and lenders typically consider anything above 720 excellent credit.
The credit scores and reports you see on Credit Karma should accurately reflect your credit information as reported by those bureaus. This means a couple of things: The scores we provide are actual credit scores pulled from two of the major consumer credit bureaus, not just estimates of your credit rating.
Although ranges vary depending on the credit scoring model, generally credit scores from 580 to 669 are considered fair; 670 to 739 are considered good; 740 to 799 are considered very good; and 800 and up are considered excellent.
781-850: Superprime loan at 3.65% (new) or 4.29% (used) 661-780: Prime loan at 4.68% (new) or 6.04% (used) 601-660: Nonprime loan at 7.65% (new) or 11.26% (used) 501-600: Subprime loan at 11.92% (new) or 17.74% (used)
Whether your credit score is 600 or 800, you will need to provide your lender with some documentation proving your ability to repay your loan. This includes: Proof of employment via a pay stub - you generally need to make at least $1,500 per month to qualify for an auto loan.