The report put the average American FICO credit score at 715, down from 717 in 2024. The average credit score hasn’t fallen 2 ...

We explain how it determines your financing and show you how to improve your rating before you apply for a loanBy Consumer ...

FICO has released the average credit score in each state. Find out how you compare and what you can do to boost your score.

From canceling old cards to cosigning loans, these surprising missteps can quietly hurt your score. Learn what affects your ...

Several claims in a recent Loan Think column misrepresented how credit scores and resellers work in mortgage lending, ...

If you’re trying to boost your credit score, Kredit recommends paying your bills on time. Even better? Pay more than the ...

“It’s a good thing that more people’s rent payments are getting reported to credit bureaus, because it can really help people ...

Fair Isaac aims to reshape the industry with its move to bypass the big credit bureaus in mortgage scoring. Lenders may save ...

The credit score race took a turn as Fair Isaacs, the company behind the FICO score, launched a new pricing model that will allow mortgage lenders to bypass credit bureaus for credit scores. “Direct ...

Brex reports that business credit bureaus are vital for assessing a company's creditworthiness, influencing financing, and ...

There's no parade or shiny trophy for hitting an 850 credit score. Rather, being in the excellent range unlocks a few extra ...

Applying for unemployment benefits won't hurt someone's credit score directly, as going on unemployment isn't shown on a ...