Bill Pulte declared by tweet that homebuying costs would be lower if FICO had competition—a move that instead risks pushing credit-score prices higher.

Credit giant Equifax sent lenders incorrect credit scores for millions of consumers this spring, in a technology snafu with major real-world impact. In certain cases the errors were significant enough ...

Most people know a credit score can make or break a loan application, but far fewer can answer basic questions about how ...

New York (CNN) — Credit scores are falling at the fastest pace since the Great Recession as Americans struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and the return of student debt payments. The ...

After the shock of losing her job, Lisa Hill-Green of Richmond, Va., struggled to pay her bills. In an effort to bring down her costs, she went to her mortgage lender for a loan modification. But then ...

Credit is a concept that's mysterious to most people. There are many factors that influence your credit score, and it can be hard to know how your actions will influence it. SNAP 2022: Is My State ...

The number of people with no credit record — known as "credit invisibles" by the financial industry — has plummeted to just 2.7% of the population, or 7 million Americans, after the Consumer Financial ...

How well — or how poorly — Americans are managing their Buy Now, Pay Later loans soon could be reflected in their credit scores.FICO plans to launch a suite of credit scores later this year that ...

If you've missed your credit card payment deadline by a day or two, don't panic. A lapse of just a couple of days won't affect your credit score. You might even be able to get your credit card ...

A 650 credit score may not be bragging rights material, but it’s enough to secure competitive mortgage terms if you know where to look. We rounded up the best flexible lenders working with borrowers ...