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

Equifax UK has launched Equifax Basic, a new and improved way for consumers to monitor their financial health and better ...

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score remains at 715 — a two-point drop from 2024, first reported in April, and ...

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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 ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Past due payments on car loans, credit cards, and personal loans are just a few reasons why FICO reports credit scores across the nation are seeing their fastest drop ...

The national credit score average dropped by two points, the fastest decrease since 2009, a new FICO report revealed. Americans are struggling to navigate the restart of student loan payments and high ...

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...