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Credit Scores


Credit scores are a numerical value assigned to your credit report. Higher credit scores = better credit. While the credit bureaus say the range is from 450-850. The highest I have seen is 820 and the low 480. The bureaus don’t disclose their secret formula for determining a credit score but after years of experience and speaking to many credit experts I will reveal several useful hints to help improve your score. Here is a brief summary of credit scores and how they relate to obtaining credit and low rate offers:

Home Mortgage Rates

Credit Score      
480-579 Highest Rate Tier 7.99%-16.00% Down Payment or Equity Required
580-620 High Rate 6.99%-13.50% Some Zero Down Loan Options
621-660 Better Rate 6.00%-8.00% Many Good Loan Programs
661-719 Good Rates 5.50%-7.50% 90% Of All Loan Programs
720-800 Best Tier 5.50%-6.75% All Loan Programs

Auto Loans

Credit Score      
480-579 Highest Rate Tier 7.99%-16.00% Down Payment or Equity Required
580-620 High Rate 6.99%-13.50% Some Zero Down Loan Options
621-660 Better Rate 6.00%-8.00% Many Good Loan Programs
660-719 Good Rates 5.50%-7.50% 90% Of All Loan Programs
660-800 Best Tier 0.00%-6.99% All Loan Programs

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