Good depends on the decision
A mortgage lender, auto lender, landlord and credit-card issuer may use different models and thresholds. They may also consider income, debt, down payment, reserves, recent late payments and account history.
Good versus very good
The common FICO bands label 670–739 good, 740–799 very good and 800–850 exceptional. Moving into a higher tier may improve pricing, but the benefit is not identical for every lender or product.
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When viewing a score, note the model, version, bureau and date. A free educational score can be useful for trends while still differing from the score a lender pulls. Ask which score is used before making a time-sensitive application plan.
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Pay every account by the due date, reduce revolving balances, keep applications selective and check reports for accuracy. Maintain cash reserves and manage total debt because underwriting evaluates more than a number.
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