1.   Despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house.

2.   The British were a good credit risk, a good moral risk, and were needed to help keep the peace.

3.   Analysts said Advanta has done well finding customers with good credit histories who will carry balances.

4.   Analysts said more people closed their accounts than expected, and a disproportionate number of people with bad credit stayed on while competitors nabbed customers with good credit.

5.   And it will be making those decisions based on whether the company is a good credit risk.

6.   And longtime contractors and subcontractors should have good credit with local vendors such as a lumber supply company.

7.   And while Sallie Mae loans are based on both need and good credit, these loans have no such tests.

8.   Banks report increased delinquencies but strong loan demand and good credit conditions.

9.   Black and Hispanic applicants with good credit histories were about as likely as white applicants with comparable records to receive bank approvals for mortgages, the study found.

10.   Borrowing is cheaper for companies with good credit, but not for others.