Best and Worst States for Credit Scores
Where you live influences your income, your job opportunities and the kinds of industries you might work. The state you live may also affect your credit score. Credit report has a great report on average state credit scores. If your state is not listed click on the link to their site.
www.creditreport.com/info/credit-scores/average-credit-scores.asp
Best States for Credit Scores (highest)
1. South Dakota 710
2. Minnesota 707
3. North Dakota 706
3. Vermont 706
5. New Hampshire 703
5. Massachusetts 703
Worst States for Credit Scores (lowest)
51. Texas 651
50. Nevada 655
49. Arizona 659
48. New Mexico 663
48. Louisiana 663
The national average is about 680. Your score can cost you if it is low. Watch your credit and pick your state wisely. Lenders factor in the losses in a market when making loans.
www.creditreport.com/info/credit-scores/average-credit-scores.asp
Best States for Credit Scores (highest)
1. South Dakota 710
2. Minnesota 707
3. North Dakota 706
3. Vermont 706
5. New Hampshire 703
5. Massachusetts 703
Worst States for Credit Scores (lowest)
51. Texas 651
50. Nevada 655
49. Arizona 659
48. New Mexico 663
48. Louisiana 663
The national average is about 680. Your score can cost you if it is low. Watch your credit and pick your state wisely. Lenders factor in the losses in a market when making loans.
Posted by Ed Kopko at 1/21/2009 9:03 PM 
Categories: Texas,South Dakota,Lifestyle,North Dakota,Louisiana,Nevada,Arizona,New Mexico,Massachusetts,Minnesota,New Hampshire,Vermont
Categories: Texas,South Dakota,Lifestyle,North Dakota,Louisiana,Nevada,Arizona,New Mexico,Massachusetts,Minnesota,New Hampshire,Vermont
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