A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...

What helps poor kids grow up to make better decisions about money? A new study of 25 million people finds an unexpected ...

Let’s clear this once and for all—checking your own credit score—called a soft pull—does not hurt your score; compared to ...

A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule which would have eliminated medical debt from Americans credit reports.

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

Credit scores matter more than ever. With mortgage rates elevated, a good credit score can lead to real savings. Better ...

What is considered a good credit score? According to Experian, about 67% of Americans have a FICO credit score of 670 and above, ranking them “good,” “very good” or “exceptional.” ...

What’s the importance of credit score vs. other factors in getting a loan. It’s similar to a college application — your credit score is like your GPA or your SAT score.

What credit score do you need to get the best deal on a car lease? Here’s how your score affects the lease terms, and why the ...