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More Information about Your Credit Score When lenders decide whether or not to give you a loan or extend credit, they look at your credit score. Your credit score is a number evaluation that lenders use to gauge credit worthiness. The following are factors are commonly used to determine your credit score:
If you have a score of 650 or above, you can expect a favorable “prime” interest rate. If your score is between 620 and 650, you are considered more of a credit risk, but still qualify for a good loan. You will most likely have to provide further documentation to secure the loan however. Finally, if your score is below 620, you may qualify for a smaller loan than you anticipated, with a less than desirable "subprime" interest rate. The difference of just a few percentage points in your rate translates into several thousand dollars over the length of the loan. This money goes into lenders pockets instead of your own—negatively affecting your purchasing power. FreeCreditScore.com | FREE 3-in-1 Credit Report & All 3 FREE Credit Scores! FreeCreditScore.com's Learning Center provides information and tools about your credit scores. Learn about the 3 major credit bureaus, credit monitoring, credit reports, and credit scores. |