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500 to 549 Credit Scores
A credit score between 500 and 549 falls in the upper part of the poor credit tier under FICO scoring. Some lenders offer subprime auto loans and secured cards in this range, often with elevated rates and fees. The pages below break down each credit score and the moves that help most.