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What’s the Difference Between FICO and VantageScore?

So, it’s no surprise that people want to know more about two popular scores: the FICO score and VantageScore. Read on to learn more about the similarities — and differences — between these two key ...
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6 credit score myths debunked: Separating fact from fiction

We are all aware that a credit score is an important metric for borrowers based on which they can secure a loan. However, there are quite a few myths linked to it. For instance, some people believe ...

Americans' credit scores have been tumbling, but 1 generation faces the harshest financial reality — why it matters

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score remains at 715 — a two-point drop from 2024, first reported in April, and ...

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

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score remains at 715 — a two-point drop from 2024, first reported in April, and ...

Equifax Cuts Prices After FICO Shakes Up Credit-Score Market

The data and technology company will offer its VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for less than half of the price of FICO’s scores through the end of 2027.