Which scores are best for those who are new to analysis?

1. What is a good excellent score?
2. What is a FICO score 8?
3. What is considered a good bad and excellent score?
4. What is the highest credit score?

What is a good excellent score?

Although ranges vary depending on the credit scoring model, generally credit scores from 580 to 669 are considered fair; 670 to 739 are considered good; 740 to 799 are considered very good; and 800 and up are considered excellent.

What is a FICO score 8?

FICO 8 scores range between 300 and 850. A FICO score of at least 700 is considered a good score. There are also industry-specific versions of credit scores that businesses use. For example, the FICO Bankcard Score 8 is the most widely used score when you apply for a new credit card or a credit-limit increase.

What is considered a good bad and excellent score?

A good credit score is 690 to 719 on the scale commonly used for FICO scores and VantageScores. Generally speaking, scores between 690 and 719 are considered good credit. Scores above 720 are considered excellent, while scores between 630 and 689 are considered fair. Scores below 630 fall into the bad credit range.

What is the highest credit score?

If your goal is to achieve a perfect credit score, you'll have to aim for a score of 850. That's the highest FICO score and VantageScore available for the most widely used versions of both credit scoring models.