A comprehensive examination of the various versions of FICO scores has been made available, shedding light on their ...

Credit scores are the gatekeepers of credit. They determine how much credit you’ll receive and under what terms. Credit scores have also become more influential and are now used for job and apartment ...

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, ...

According to a recent report from Fair Isaac Company (FICO), the average U.S. credit score is 717. In New Mexico, it’s 699. What many borrowers don’t realize is the extent to which just a few points – ...

They are also once again reporting borrowers who are behind on payments – which could have a big impact on your credit score. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, up to 10 million ...

When applying for a personal loan, lenders don’t just look at your income—they also focus on your credit score. This number serves as a financial report card, telling lenders how reliable you are when ...

Reps. Young Kim and Janelle Bynum introduced the Credit Access and Inclusion Act to expand what counts as credit history.

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's administration is set to begin collecting defaulted student loan payments next week -- which could harm the credit scores of millions of borrowers. Roughly 5 ...

With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans right now due to factors like President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and his order to begin shutting down parts of the Department of ...