 TITLE: How a Good Credit Score Could Help You Save on Home Improvement Costs CONTENT: Why a Good Credit Score Matters\n-------------------------------\nHaving a good credit score—a score of 680 or above, according to the FICO credit scoring model—will help you get lower interest rates on a loan. That means you'll pay less over time to borrow the funds for your home improvement project. A good credit score may also help you find a lender who has lower or fewer fees. END