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Here"s the average auto loan interest rate by credit score, loan term, and lender

Associated Press   The average auto loan interest rate in the last quarter of 2019 was 5.76% for a new car, and 9.49% for a used car, according to Experian data.  Auto loan interest rates vary by the buyer'.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 13th, 2020

Losing your job doesn"t mean your credit score will automatically drop, but it can impact your credit if you aren"t able to pay the bills

valentinrussanov/Getty Images   Your employment status isn't reflected on your credit re.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2020

A drop in your card"s credit limit is bad news for your credit score — here are 8 reasons it could happen, and what you can do to fix it

10'000 Hours/Getty Images There are many reasons why a credit card issuer could decide to reduce your credit limit, from a change in your spending habits to missed payments. You .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 16th, 2020

What is a good interest rate for a car loan? The answer depends on your credit score

Maskot/Getty Images The interest rate on your auto loan will depend largely on your credit score, and whether you're buying a new or used vehicle. The average APR for a borrower with good credit (a score between 661 and 780) was .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 28th, 2020

Americans are feeling better about their chances of getting a loan — here’s why they"re feeling so good

That could change with the new FICO credit score model......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 11th, 2020

I took out a $2,000 personal loan even though I didn"t need the money, and it bumped my credit score from "good" to "very good"

supersizer/Getty Images I took out a $2,000, two-year personal loan for the sole purpose of improving my credit score. I deposited the loa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2020

Why your credit score matters so much

A credit score determines the interest rate a consumer is going to pay for credit cards, car loans and mortgages — or whether they will get a loan at all......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcJan 23rd, 2020

Credit.com: How does student loan deferral affect your credit?

It doesn’t. But there are things to know when it comes to deferments, forbearances and your credit score......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 27th, 2019

The Moneyist: My daughter co-signed her boyfriend’s student loan. He quickly stopped making payments — how can she free herself?

‘She has been making the payments to keep her credit score high.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 24th, 2019

Earnest offers low-interest personal loans, and looks at more than just your credit score when you apply

Earnest offers fixed-rate personal loans that can be used for debt consolidation, home improvements, etc.  Unlike some other lenders, Earnest reviews factors other than credit score in making personal loan determinations. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 21st, 2019

7 sneaky ways you could be hurting your credit without realizing it

Westend61/Getty Images Americans rely on credit and credit scores to give lenders an idea of their trustworthiness when they want to open a credit card, get a mortgage, or take out a loan. But for every strategy to increase your credit score and improve .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 27th, 2019

Credit.com: How much does loan rejection affect credit rating?

You don’t need to fear the “no,” but there are factors that can affect your score when applying for loans......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 16th, 2019

Forget these 5 myths you’ve heard about debt consolidation

Consolidating debt with a personal loan doesn't reduce your debt or damage your credit score. And it ca.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 11th, 2019

Older Americans had a 40-point drop in their credit score in the 10 years since the Great Recession

Experian analyzed credit scores between 2008 and 2018 and had some alarming results......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 25th, 2019

These Americans had a 40-point drop in their credit score after the Great Recession (and it’s yet to recover)

Experian analyzed credit scores between 2008 and 2018 and had some alarming results......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 24th, 2019

5 ways to not destroy your credit score

That three-digit number measures if you manage debt responsibly and is a key factor that determines whether you qualify for a loan and what interest rate you will pay.  .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 9th, 2019

Buying a house? Getting a loan? 8 ways to boost your credit score to get the best deal

Your credit score is a key factor that determines if you qualify for loan and at what interest rate. If your score is too low, here's how to rais.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 9th, 2019

How big a role does credit score play in small business lending?

For many small and medium-sized businesses, concerns over credit and the terms of a loan often stop the search for financing before it even begins. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 2nd, 2019

Credit.com: This is how much bad credit affects your mortgage

A loan costs someone with a bad credit score more because of higher interest rates and higher payments......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2019

How Long It Takes Your Credit Score to Recover from a Drastic Drop

How long does it take for your credit score to rebound from a “soft inquiry?” That’s what Tiffany wants to know for this week’s Money Monday:.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 2nd, 2018