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What does Tier 5 credit refer to?

Is Tier 5 credit good? My lender told me that I'll have to settle for a higher interest rate on my car loan because I have Tier 5 credit.

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Tier 5 credit refers to people who have a
credit score
between 580 and 619.
These scores are generally perceived as the second-highest risk to lenders.
To offset this risk, lenders charge you a higher interest rate.
In some cases, they may also require a cosigner for a car loan unless you can make a sizable
down payment
.”
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