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What credit do they check for a car loan?
Which credit score do they check for a car loan? I know there are a few different ways to calculate a credit score. I want to make sure that I’m checking the right score before I get a loan.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re correct! There are a few different
credit scores
that your lender could check when you apply for a car loan. The most common ways to score are:- FICO® auto score. This score ranges from 300 to 900 (rather than the traditional 850) and is specific to the auto industry.
- FICO score. One of the most common scores to use. Scores range from 300 to 850. FICO scores versions 8 and 10 are the most commonly used, but your lender could use any version to calculate your score.
- VantageScore. VantageScore is a competitor to FICO. The three major credit bureaus helped develop it. The more recent versions use the 300 to 850 scale, but older versions have a scale of 501 to 990.
While it can be hard to predict which scoring model your lender will use, you can still prepare for a car loan application by evaluating your credit yourself. Generally, it’s a good idea to have a score of 660 or higher on the traditional 300 to 850 scale. A credit score over 700 will usually get you better terms. Many credit checking services allow you to see different types of scores, including auto or mortgage.
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