Contractor Credit Score Impact
Contractors don't have employer-backed creditworthiness. See exactly how your credit score tier determines your APR, monthly payment, and total loan cost — with business credit advice specific to 1099 workers.
APR by Credit Tier
| Tier | Score Range | APR Range |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional | 800–850 | 6.0%–7.0% |
| Very Good | 740–799 | 7.0%–9.0% |
| Goodyou | 670–739 | 9.0%–12.0% |
| Fair | 580–669 | 12.0%–18.0% |
| Poor | 300–579 | 18.0%–25.0% |
Contractor tip: Improving to Exceptional credit before this loan would save you $4,277 in interest over 5 years. For contractors, every point above 720 directly reduces cost of capital.
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