A good credit score helps you qualify for a Kentucky mortgage with the best loan terms. Here’s why. Because good credit scores tell mortgage lenders that you’re a safe bet to repay a loan, they may reward you for reducing their risk. A credit score above 760 is considered excellent and gets you the best home loan rates, according to the online financial site NerdWallet . NerdWallet says that the lending industry, in general, adjusts the interest rates that they offer based on credit score. On a conventional mortgage, the higher your credit score the lower the interest rate will be. The lower your credit score, the higher your interest rate, which could cost you a lot of money over the life of the loan. Borrower-required credit scores vary with the type of mortgage. A government-insured Kentucky FHA loan , for example, has lower credit score (500 score for some borrowers and down payment requirements than conventional loans (minimum score 620) . ...