Americans' credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that's a big deal

Credit scores can be crucial to renting an apartment, getting a decent rate on a bank loan or even signing up for a mobile ...
Financial Advisor

Average FICO Score Sheds 2 Points In 2025

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 ...
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FICO Score Mortgage Simulator Now Available Through SharperLending to Empower Borrowers and Lenders and Optimize Loan Options

Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today announced that SharperLending Solutions, a subsidiary of Xactus and trusted verifications technology partner serving the mortgage industry, is ...

Liz Weston: Senior weighs risks of forgetting to make credit card payments against lowered credit scores

Forgetting to make a credit card payment can lower your score anyway. Why not close some of the ones you don't use?