{"id":18790,"date":"2024-07-03T14:05:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=18790"},"modified":"2024-07-03T14:05:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:05:48","slug":"how-to-improve-your-credit-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-credit-score\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Credit Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking to apply for an apartment, you may need to check your credit score. Credit scores are created through credit history, and a high credit score is a marker of financial responsibility. If you have a low credit score, do not fear – credit scores are constantly changing, and though it may take some work, every credit score can be improved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a \u201cgood\u201d credit score?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A score of <\/span>800<\/span><\/a> is often lauded as the ideal credit score. A score of 800 tells lenders and landlords that you are extremely fiscally responsible and is a marker of excellent credit. If your credit score is less than 800, that doesn\u2019t mean it is bad. A score of 670-739 is considered good, 740-799 is very good, and 800 or above is excellent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What impacts a credit score?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are <\/span>five major factors<\/span><\/a> in determining your credit score:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n