Bad news: The new FICO score changes could impact the credit cards you qualify for

Fair Isaac Corp., the creator of the FICO score, announced ... calculated to incorporate consumers' account balances for the previous 24-plus months, which is bad news for anyone carrying balances ... Read More

Credit scores fall for the first time in a decade as Americans struggle to save, keep up with payments

Credit scores ... on consumers, especially those already struggling to manage their finances," according to the report. FICO also pointed to an increase in "missed borrower payments" and "consumer ... Read More

What are the biggest advantages of a good credit score? A consumer advocate explains

The average FICO credit score has increased ... The majority of American consumers now score in at least the "good" range or higher. This is great news because a good credit score can potentially ... Read More

Credit scores dip for the first time in a decade amid ‘financial strain’ on consumers. 4 ways to ease the pain

The FICO report says increases in missed borrower payments and consumer debt levels are causing credit scores to slide. Your credit score is usually determined by factors like if you’re making ... Read More

Financial coach warns Americans' credit score drop points to 'uncertain economic times'

FICO recently reported the average national credit score of Americans ... and delinquencies are on the rise. Former chairman and CEO of Toys 'R' Us Gerald Storch says consumers are 'clearly ... Read More

Fair Isaac Corporation: A High Score, Is It Worth The Price?

FICO is the leader in consumer credit scoring and analytics-based credit decisioning software, with a strong market position and pricing power. The company is facing regulatory scrutiny for ... Read More

Credit Scores May Mask the Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor

Passionate about financial literacy and inclusion, she has a decade of experience as a freelance journalist covering policy, financial news ... and consumer websites. FICO scores and VantageScores ... Read More

What is a Good Credit Score? [And Why You Should Care]

Consumers in Generation Z are just beginning on their financial journey, so their scores tend to be lower, as credit history length plays a factor in one’s FICO score. Older consumers often have ... Read More

Delinquencies rise in February as diverging consumer credit trends emerge

The average consumer, though, remained credit healthy, but the number of consumers in the VantageScore Prime credit tier (with credit scores of 661-780) contracted for a second straight month. Read More

Fair Isaac (NYSE: FICO)

The Scores segment consists of business-to-business scoring solutions and services, business-to-consumer scoring solutions and services including myFICO solutions for consumers and associated ... Read More

Bank of America hurt by rising losses in credit cards, office loans

Net charge-offs at the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank increased by more than 80% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier. BofA executives say that the rising losses were in line with ... Read More

FICO Partner Awards Showcase Game-Changing Innovators Worldwide

Today at FICO ® World, the industry's leading analytic and AI event, global analytics software leader FICO recognized seven of its partners that are transforming the way their industries operate using ... Read More