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780 Credit Score: What It Means and How to Improve

A 780 credit score is excellent, you get the best rates lenders offer on every product. Here's exactly what you qualify for and how to hit exceptional.

What a 780 Credit Score Gets You

A 780 score affects the mortgage rates, auto loans, credit cards, and rental approvals available to you. The guides below break down exactly what you qualify for and how to move up.

How to Improve a 780 Score

  • Dispute inaccurate negative items on all three bureaus.
  • Lower credit card utilization below 30%, ideally under 10%.
  • Keep every account current, payment history is 35% of your FICO score.
  • Avoid new hard inquiries while you build.

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