Saturday, 25 June 2011

Understanding Credit Score

By Maria Valenzuela


Don't you know that a credit score of 680 is still a poor credit score? A credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life because it determines and represents your ability to pay and income is not a factor in determining your credit score. Experian, TransUnion and Equifax are the three credit bureaus that keeps your credit score information. These three credit record bureaus are using a standard credit score scale known as the FICO (Fair Isaac Co.) where the credit score ranges between 300 and 850. This is what your credit score means.

1. Below 550: Very bad credit - A score below 550 is a very bad credit score and it is difficult for a homeowner with a credit score as low as this to obtain a loan from lenders. In this case, a homeowner should consider a credit repair before applying any types of home loan.

2. 550- 680: Poor credit. Not so many lenders are willing to approve a home loan application with this credit score. But if there are any, the rates would be very high.

3. 620- 679: Reasonable Credit - Homeowners with credit scores that fall within this range can obtain loans but not at the best interest rates.

4. 680 - 699: Good Credit. Credit scores within this range can be approved with loans that have favorable terms.

5. 700 - 850: Excellent Credit. Credit scores within this range basically puts a borrower in an excellent position. They are surely qualified with very good terms with the lowest interest rates.

Borrowers are evaluated by banks, financial institutions and credit card companies through their credit scores whether they can be qualified for Salt Lake mortgages, as well as what credit rates and limits should they be offered.




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