The average FICO credit score across the U.S. has fallen for a second year in a row. The latest statistics from Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, show that the national average FICO credit score fell to 715 ...

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 ...

Among those with the most to gain from rent reporting are the nearly 49 million adult Americans who don't have a credit score ...

Your FICO score has long determined whether you could get a mortgage, car loan or credit card. That could change soon.

Artificial intelligence is being used to tackle a wide range of problems and tasks, including boosting credit scores. AI tools could possibly answer your general credit-related questions, analyze your ...

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Unpaid credit card debt and missed mortgage payments are two of the biggest things that leave negative marks on your credit. Credit Repair experts say the economic shutdowns ...

Also, set up automatic payments so that you never again miss a payment. You typically can set up automatic payments to cover ...

As much as we talk about the divorce rate in our country, the odds of your new business failing are actually higher than those for your marriage. Half of new businesses fail within the first five ...

A high credit score comes with more than a nice pat on the back. Most people know that a good credit score makes it easier to qualify for mortgages or loans. But once your score gets really high -- ...

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More than 40% of people are set to drop down a score banding after the changes, but Experian said it will not affect lending ...