 TITLE: Why Do You Want a Good Credit Score? CONTENT: What Is a Good Credit Score?\n----------------------------\nWhile there are countless credit scoring models on the market, one of the most commonly used is the FICO® Score☉ model, which places scores in a range between 300 and 850. FICO® breaks up these scores into the following credit scoring bands:\n*   **Exceptional**: 800 and above\n*   **Very Good**: 740 to 799\n*   **Good**: 670 to 739\n*   **Poor**: 579 and below\nGenerally, a score of 700 or above in the FICO® model is considered a good credit score in most lenders' eyes. END