Most people mix up credit scores and credit reports, but knowing the difference could save you money and boost your chances of loan approval.

The national average FICO score has dropped to 715, a new report from decision managment company Fair Issac Corporation (NYSE ...

Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life. It determines your ability to borrow money, the interest rates you’ll pay, and even your ability to rent an apartment or ...

The average U.S. credit score slipped nationwide, largely due to the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on U.S. consumers’ credit reports, according to FICO. The scoring agency ...

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...

The FICO Score Credit Insights report — a new analysis offering a detailed look at how consumer credit behaviors are evolving ...

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Gen Zers (45%) lack a good understanding of the factors that affect their credit score, with roughly 1 in 5 (18%) having never checked their credit score ...

Mortgage lenders will soon have a new way to assess borrowers applying for government-backed loans. That sent the stock of America’s biggest credit score company plunging Tuesday. Federal Housing ...

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Your credit score may matter more than hurricanes or wildfires when it comes to your homeowners insurance bill. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community ...