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Our loan actually closed much earlier than we first anticipated and we were thrilled how smoothly the entire process was. |
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—Pat & Don Eugene, OR.
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As a key component in evaluating you as a credit risk, lenders use this information to see if you have missed payments, carry high balances, or are in other ways over extending yourself financially. The following categories are a general guideline to borrower creditworthiness (these are general guidelines only - other factors may be included in your credit evaluation and the approval process):
Excellent Credit
Credit scores of 720 and above - 5 trade credit lines (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages) each having been open for at least 24 months
- All accounts have been paid as agreed
- No public records of bankruptcy, foreclosure, serious past due accounts, or collections within the last 10 years
- Low current credit balance relative to maximum available credit limit
- Minimum number of credit inquiries
Very Good Credit
Credit scores between 680-719 - 5 trade credit lines (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages) have each been open for at least 24 months
- All accounts have been paid as agreed
- No public records of bankruptcy, foreclosure, serious past due accounts, or collections within the last 7 years
- Low current credit balance relative to maximum available credit limit
- Minimum number of credit inquiries
Good Credit
Credit scores between 620-679 - 5 trade credit lines (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages) have each been open for at least 24 months
- Most accounts have been paid as agreed, with only occasional late payments
- No public records of bankruptcy, foreclosure, serious past due accounts, or collections within the last 10 years
- May have significant current credit balance relative to maximum available credit limit
- Several recent credit inquiries
Fair Credit
Credit scores between 580-619 - 3 trade credit lines (credit cards, auto loans, mortgages) have each been open for at least 24 months
- Most accounts have been paid as agreed, with only occasional late payments
- No public record of bankruptcy, foreclosure, serious past due accounts, or collections within the last few years
- May have significant credit balance relative to maximum available credit limit
- Several recent credit inquiries
Poor Credit
Credit scores 579 and below - One or more accounts have not been paid as agreed
- May have had a bankruptcy, foreclosure, serious past due accounts or collections
- High number of recent credit inquiries
- Proportion of revolving balances to revolving credit limits is too high
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