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The minimum credit score needed for most mortgages is typically around 620.

You need a credit score of at least 750 to get most U.S. Bank credit cards, but the actual credit score requirements vary by card. One of the easiest U.S. Bank credit cards to get is the U.S. Bank Secured Visa® Card, which accepts applicants with bad credit and has a $0 annual fee.

U.S. Bank credit card approval odds are best for people with a good or excellent credit score of 700+, an annual income of $50,000+, and relatively little debt. Applicants will also need to be 18+ years old with a U.S. mailing address and an SSN or ITIN to get a U.S. Bank credit card.

U.S Bank uses an applicant's FICO® Score to check their creditworthiness. FICO® Score is the type of credit score that's most widely used by lenders.

The required credit score to buy a $300K house typically ranges from 580 to 720 or higher, depending on the type of loan. For an FHA loan, the minimum credit score is usually around 580.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures FHA loans, which allows mortgage lenders to accept a credit score as low as 580 with a 3.5 percent down payment, or 500 with a 10 percent down payment.

U.S. Bank may give high credit limits to people with good-to-excellent credit, a lot of income, and relatively little debt, but it does not have any cards that guarantee a $5,000+ credit limit. The highest minimum credit limit on a U.S. bank credit card is $1,000 on the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card.

Once you submit your application, U.S. Bank will request a full credit report, which may affect your credit score. How long does it take for a loan to process? Typically we'll notify you with your loan approval status in less than a minute.

When dealerships participate in the U.S. Bank auto financing program, they can accept your pre-approval letter to streamline your financing.

The credit score you need for the U.S. Bank Platinum card is 700 or better. That means people with at least good credit have a shot at getting approved for this card.

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Pay your bills on time

Even if you have a history of missed payments, it's possible to get back on track. Try to pay at least the minimum on any credit card balances, and consider setting up automatic payments or alerts to help you keep up with due dates.

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Most mortgages, including conventional loans, require a credit score of 620 or higher. It's possible to get an FHA loan with a credit score as low as 500, but many lenders require higher scores. Borrowers with higher credit scores get better rates and terms than those with low scores.

You can borrow anywhere from a few thousand dollars to $100,000+ with a 580 credit score. The exact amount of money you will get depends on other factors besides your credit score, such as your income, your employment status, the type of loan you get, and even the lender.

You'll usually need a credit score of at least 640 for the zero-down USDA loan program. VA loans with no money down usually require a minimum credit score of 580 to 620. Low-down-payment mortgages, including conforming loans and FHA loans, also require FICO scores of 580 to 620.

The U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa® Secured Card is easy to get, even with poor credit or no credit, because it is a secured credit card and requires an upfront deposit. But unlike many other secured credit cards, it has a generous rewards structure.