Shares of TransUnion, Equifax and Experian slumped on Thursday as FICO said it’s going to license its scores used to assess a ...

A new survey by Statista Consumer Insights found that around one in five adults in the United States is currently paying off ...

Credit scores are down, delinquencies are up and Gen Z is suffering the most from the credit crunch. These are some of the ...

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

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Americans who are struggling to pay off their debt could see lower FICO credit scores in their future, especially if they miss payments. Fair Isaac Corp., the company behind the popular FICO credit ...

The national average FICO score fell, reflecting difficulties Americans face in staying financially afloat. See which group has dropped most.

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are increasingly popular, particularly among young consumers. A recent survey from J.D. Power shows that 42% of millennials and Gen Z actively use BNPL loans ...

Fair Isaac shares retreated following Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's decision to accept another measure when assessing mortgage borrowers, adding competition to the company's FICO credit score model.

Fair Isaac Corp. will now sell credit scores directly to mortgage resellers, a move that sent shares of third-party credit bureaus plunging.