The most common credit score range is 300 to 850. In other words, 850 is the best credit score you can have, while 300 is the worst. And a good credit score is anything from 700 to 749.
While it's possible to have a 300 credit score, it doesn't happen very often. In fact, it's pretty rare, even with a significantly poor credit history. That said, many Americans have financial difficulties that lead to poor credit. Sometimes, through no fault of your own, you can end up with a low credit score.
Getting an auto loan with a credit score of between 400 and 450 is more possible than you may think. These are installment loans, and since the vehicle is used as collateral to secure the loan if you default on the payments, the lender has a good chance of getting your car or your money.
You'll find it very difficult to borrow with a 480 credit score, unless you're looking for a student loan. ... In particular, you're unlikely to qualify for a mortgage with a 480 credit score because FHA-backed home loans require a minimum score of 500. But your odds are a bit higher with other types of loans.
Your score falls within the range of scores, from 580 to 669, considered Fair. A 637 FICO® Score is below the average credit score. Some lenders see consumers with scores in the Fair range as having unfavorable credit, and may decline their credit applications.
Your score falls within the range of scores, from 300 to 579, considered Very Poor. A 300 FICO® Score is significantly below the average credit score. 16% of all consumers have FICO® Scores in the Very Poor range (300-579).
With Equifax, scores generally run from 300 to 700 with anything over 420 considered good. Our Credit Monitor service uses credit information from TransUnion, where scores range from 0 to 710 and a very good score would be anything from 604 and above.
Equifax scores range from 0-700. 380-419 is considered a fair score. A score of 420-465 is considered good. A score of 466-700 is considered excellent (reference: https://www.finder.com/uk/equifax).
You'll find it very difficult to borrow with a 300 credit score, unless you're looking for a student loan. ... In particular, you're unlikely to qualify for a mortgage with a 300 credit score because FHA-backed home loans require a minimum score of 500. But your odds are a bit higher with other types of loans.
Your score falls within the range of scores, from 300 to 579, considered Very Poor. A 500 FICO® Score is significantly below the average credit score.
A 400 credit score can be a sign of past credit difficulties or a lack of credit history. Whether you're looking for a personal loan, a mortgage or a credit card, credit scores in this range can make it challenging to get approved for unsecured credit, which doesn't require collateral or a security deposit.
Your 850 FICO® Score is nearly perfect and will be seen as a sign of near-flawless credit management. ... An Exceptional credit score can mean opportunities to refinance older loans at more attractive interest, and excellent odds of approval for premium credit cards, auto loans and mortgages.
Generally speaking, you'll need a credit score of at least 620 in order to secure a loan to buy a house. That's the minimum credit score requirement most lenders have for a conventional loan. With that said, it's still possible to get a loan with a lower credit score, including a score in the 500s.
Your score falls within the range of scores, from 580 to 669, considered Fair. A 627 FICO® Score is below the average credit score. Some lenders see consumers with scores in the Fair range as having unfavorable credit, and may decline their credit applications.
A good credit score to buy a car is often above 660, as you're then considered a "prime" borrower. There's no industry-wide, official minimum credit score in order to qualify for an auto loan. Generally, the higher your credit score, the better terms you're likely to get on the loan.
For a score with a range between 300 and 850, a credit score of 700 or above is generally considered good. A score of 800 or above on the same range is considered to be excellent. Most consumers have credit scores that fall between 600 and 750.
A credit score of 900 is either not possible or not very relevant. ... On the standard 300-850 range used by FICO and VantageScore, a credit score of 800+ is considered “perfect.” That's because higher scores won't really save you any money.
A 784 credit score is Very Good, but it can be even better. If you can elevate your score into the Exceptional range (800-850), you could become eligible for the very best lending terms, including the lowest interest rates and fees, and the most enticing credit-card rewards programs.
A FICO® Score of 813 is well above the average credit score of 711. It's nearly as good as credit scores can get, but you still may be able to improve it a bit. More importantly, your score is on the low end of the Exceptional range and fairly close to the Very Good credit score range (740-799).
Your score falls within the range of scores, from 300 to 579, considered Very Poor. A 390 FICO® Score is significantly below the average credit score.
Your 810 FICO® Score falls in the range of scores, from 800 to 850, that is categorized as Exceptional. Your FICO® Score is well above the average credit score, and you are likely to receive easy approvals when applying for new credit. 21% of all consumers have FICO® Scores in the Exceptional range.
FHA mortgage: Minimum credit score 500
FHA loans – backed by the Federal Housing Administration – have the lowest credit score requirements of any major home loan program. Most lenders offer FHA loans starting at a 580 credit score. ... Those with lower credit (500–579) may still qualify for an FHA loan.
A 484 credit score is a poor credit score. It makes it very difficult to qualify for credit or even apply for an apartment but it can absolutely be improved.