The best personal loans for a credit score of 580 or below

Most personal loan lenders prefer applicants with good to excellent credit scores, which means a FICO Score of at least 670.
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5 states where low credit scores can cost homeowners more on a mortgage

Average credit scores vary by state and a higher number will result in a better chance to lock in a lower mortgage interest ...

Map reveals states with best—and worse—credit scores

Credit scores vary widely across the U.S., according to a study by personal finance firm WalletHub.
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AL has one of the lowest credit scores in the US, new study shows

A new study from WalletHub shows Alabama has one of the lowest average credit scores in the nation. Alabama and Texas are tied with an average score of 680, placing them in the bottom five states.
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Here’s the average credit score in each state, including Alabama

A person’s credit score affects everything from buying a house to applying for a credit card— and a new map shows the average score state-by-state. Newsweek analyzed credit scores in each state using ...

Why a strong credit score pays off in any rate environment — and how to raise yours

Whether interest rates are rising or falling, a high credit score consistently places you in the lowest-risk category in ...