Money Buying a house? Getting a loan? 8 ways to boost your credit score to get the best deal May 9, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Buying a house? Getting a loan? 8 ways to boost your credit score to get the best deal Your credit score is a key factor that determines if you qualify for loan and at what interest rate. If your score is too low, here's how to raise it.