Credit scores will play a role when it's time to secure a mortgage, and FICO research reveals Americans are maintaining a ...

Perhaps sensing an opening, fintech Plaid has also joined the fray. This week, it launched its own credit score service.

As BNPL becomes more common, it’s quickly turning into an accepted credit option. In fact, 86% of Americans say they trust BNPL as a payment method, and three out of four users say they trust BNPL ...

If you’ve ever read your own credit report, you know it contains a lot of information. In fact, it isn’t uncommon for a credit report to be 10 pages -- or much longer. Although it’s a great idea to ...

A 680 vs. 740 credit score might not sound like a huge difference -- but it could cost you thousands in higher interest rates ...

A new report from FICO reveals that the national average U.S. FICO score is 715, down two points since April 2024. While 715 is considered to be in the “good” score range, the fact that the average is ...

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...