pWe all know just how important our credit score is when we apply for a loan. High credit scores get approved, while low scores do not, subject to other factors of course. But as it turns out, your credit score and credit history affect a lot more than whether you get approved for a loan. In fact, your credit score can have a big impact on more than just loan applications. So with that in mind, here are 7 unexpected ways your credit score and credit history can affect your finances./p