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title: "What does your Credit Score Mean?"
published: 2020-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-05-04T16:31:09Z
author: "TQL Editorial"
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# What does your Credit Score Mean?

> Today we are dissecting what you credit score means, and what kind of home loan you can qualify for with your credit. Click to find out more!

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Today we are going to break down what your FICO score means and how it can help or hurt you when applying for a home loan!

**750+** You should qualify for a variety of mortgages, with the best interest rates and lowest fees!

**680+** You're likely to qualify, and with a good interest rate and standard fees

**600 - 680** You might qualify, but you'll probably have fewer loan options and pay a higher interest rate and fees

**350 - 599** You probably won't qualify for a mortgage, except in some special cases

Need help with your fico score? We are going to give more tips soon, so stay tuned!

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