A new study finds that tenants who pay their rent on time can see “significant increases” if the payments are reported to ...

FICO, one of the two major credit scoring models, this week unveiled its FICO® Score 10 BNPL and FICO® Score 10 T BNPL ...

FICO said the introduction of this scoring represents a significant shift, as lenders catch up with consumers’ growing ...

Some renters in New York City now have the opportunity to improve their credit scores while paying their rent.

Like it or not, you have a number — and it’s either helping or hurting you. Here’s a simple guide to making yours better.

Credit scores directly affect debt consolidation rates and the cost of consolidating debt. Evaluate your credit score and ...

The average credit score in February 2025 was 715, according to FICO, the data analytics firm whose scoring models are used in 90% of lending decisions. That's compared to 716 in January 2025 and ...

FICO credit scoring models will be the first to include buy now, pay later data as the payment method continues to surge in ...

FICO is launching two new credit scores that include Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans for the first time. The new scores use ...

Credit scores are calculated differently depending on the credit scoring model used. Lenders can pull from any scoring model they choose, but most rely on either the FICO score or the VantageScore.

Unemployment won't directly affect your credit score. Your credit score is a reflection of your history with credit accounts, ...

If you have a 600 credit score, you're unlikely to get approved for top-tier credit cards, but you still have good options you can use to build credit.