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FICO is the scoring model most lenders use to check an applicant's creditworthiness. A perfect FICO credit score is 850, but experts tell CNBC Select you don't need to hit that target to qualify ...

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Business owners with personal credit scores as low as 575 may qualify for Fora Financial’s online term loans. Borrowers should be wary of frequent payment schedules, short repayment terms and ...

So, check your credit score before applying for a home equity loan or HELOC. If it's less than stellar, taking steps to improve it before applying can help you secure a more attractive rate.

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