{"id":2159,"date":"2023-12-12T00:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T00:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/?post_type=wiki&#038;p=2159"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:53:17","slug":"fico-range","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/resources\/wiki\/fico-range\/","title":{"rendered":"FICO Range"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:95px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-70\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">LENDNATION WIKI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-display-large-font-size\" id=\"h-understanding-the-fico-score-range\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Understanding the FICO\u00ae\ufe0f Score Range<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered what that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/resources\/wiki\/credit-score\/\">credit score<\/a> really means? Credit scores might seem complicated, but understanding the FICO\u00ae\ufe0f score range is important to understanding your credit score and the impact it has across many parts of your financial life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding FICO\u00ae\ufe0f scores are crucial for anyone eyeing loan approvals or aiming to enhance creditworthiness. Read this Wiki post from LendNation to see the FICO\u00ae\ufe0f score ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fico-range-definition\">FICO Range Definition:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 300\u2013850 scale is used to group credit scores into bands. Example: 300\u2013579 poor, 580\u2013669 fair, 670\u2013739 good, 740\u2013799 very good, 800\u2013850 exceptional. A 705 score falls in the \u201cgood\u201d range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-fico-score-range\">What is the FICO\u00ae\ufe0f Score Range?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>FICO\u00ae\ufe0f scores range from 300 to 850, giving creditors a scale of whether you are creditworthy. The higher the score, the better your chances of loan approvals and favorable terms. Behind the scenes, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/resources\/wiki\/payment-history\/\">payment history<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/resources\/wiki\/credit-utilization\/\">credit utilization<\/a>, number of loans and credit cards and other factors all determine this number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300-579 (&#8220;Very Poor&#8221;): Approval challenges may arise, and high-interest loans might be the norm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>580-669 (&#8220;Fair&#8221;): Improvement is needed. Higher interest rates or extra info may be requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>670-739 (&#8220;Good&#8221;): Generally approval-friendly for most financial products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>740-799 (&#8220;Very Good&#8221;): A solid standing, with favorable credit terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>800-850 (&#8220;Exceptional&#8221;): The golden ticket for the best interest rates and loan terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lender-s-rulebook\">Lender&#8217;s Rulebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that different lenders have different score criteria. An FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan might look for a score of 620, while a loan for a car could be looking for a credit score of 680 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your FICO\u00ae\ufe0f score is a helpful guide to understanding your credit position for various types of credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raising-your-fico-score\">Raising Your FICO\u00ae\ufe0f Score<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your FICO\u00ae\ufe0f credit score is achievable. Paying your bills on time is critical, and whenever possible, pay the full amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late or missed payments can negatively affect your score. Keep credit usage low, ideally below 30% of your available credit. It\u2019s a balancing act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your FICO\u00ae\ufe0f credit score and your personal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/resources\/wiki\/credit-report\/\">credit report<\/a> at least once a year to ensure accuracy and review for improvement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-40\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-cta p-cta--two-column is-style-theme-dark is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-50\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull l-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-display-font-size\" id=\"h-get-a-flexible-installment-loan-today-apply-online-or-in-store\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Get a flexible installment loan today -Apply online or in-store!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/location\">Find a Store<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block items-justified-right\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-backgrounds-default-light-color\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;width:100%;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3.25 12a8.75 8.75 0 1117.5 0 8.75 8.75 0 01-17.5 0zM12 4.75a7.25 7.25 0 100 14.5 7.25 7.25 0 000-14.5zm-1.338 4.877c-.314.22-.412.452-.412.623 0 .171.098.403.412.623.312.218.783.377 1.338.377.825 0 1.605.233 2.198.648.59.414 1.052 1.057 1.052 1.852 0 .795-.461 1.438-1.052 1.852-.41.286-.907.486-1.448.582v.316a.75.75 0 01-1.5 0v-.316a3.64 3.64 0 01-1.448-.582c-.59-.414-1.052-1.057-1.052-1.852a.75.75 0 011.5 0c0 .171.098.403.412.623.312.218.783.377 1.338.377s1.026-.159 1.338-.377c.314-.22.412-.452.412-.623 0-.171-.098-.403-.412-.623-.312-.218-.783-.377-1.338-.377-.825 0-1.605-.233-2.198-.648-.59-.414-1.052-1.057-1.052-1.852 0-.795.461-1.438 1.052-1.852a3.64 3.64 0 011.448-.582V7.5a.75.75 0 011.5 0v.316c.54.096 1.039.296 1.448.582.59.414 1.052 1.057 1.052 1.852a.75.75 0 01-1.5 0c0-.171-.098-.403-.412-.623-.312-.218-.783-.377-1.338-.377s-1.026.159-1.338.377z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-50\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fico-range-summary\">FICO Range Summary <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the FICO\u00ae\ufe0f score range is your partner on the path to getting your finances under better control. 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