The credit reporting bureau released a new model that combines traditional and alternative credit history with cashflow data ...

Here's the average credit score for Americans in every age group, from Gen Z to Baby Boomers, plus how your own score stacks ...

Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's ...

Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

CIC Credit has announced that it will participate in the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, a new initiative from global analytics software provider. The program streamlines score access, enabling ...

A premium credit card could be your gateway to lower interest rates, cheap hotels, and airport lounges - but what credit score do you need to actually get one?

Essent Group’s third quarter saw revenue and earnings fall short of Wall Street’s expectations, with management attributing ...

“Credit Spark allows Credit Karma members to build their credit scores using payments they are already making,” Ryan Steckler, head of product at Intuit Credit Karma, tells Money. “It is credit ...

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

Your credit score can shape where you live by affecting rent, mortgage rates and more. Learn tips to boost your score and ...

What the experts at FICO have to say about the diminishing returns of achieving an 800+ credit score and how it affects your financial opportunities.

Can you buy a new car with bad credit in 2025? Yes, it’s possible, but it’s tricky and carries some risks. Still, it can be ...