preparing for home ownership

What's Your Credit Score?

FICO credit scores range from 350 to 800. How can you tell if you have a good credit score?

  1. The lower your credit score, the better chance you'll have to qualify for a mortgage.

  2. The higher your credit score, the better chance you'll have to qualify for a mortgage.

  3. Having an average credit score is the best way to show that you're a good credit risk.

The correct answer is "B". A score of 720 or better is considered very good, and may even qualify you for a lower interest rate. In the next module, we'll learn about home loans.

Continue to "Shopping For a Home Loan"