FICO® Score Credit Insights Report: Average FICO Score Dips to 714

FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today released its Spring ’26 edition of the FICO® Score Credit Insights ...

Average FICO score dips, but closer look exposes K-shaped economy

Missed student loan payments and rising mortgage delinquencies are hurting Americans' average FICO scores, but the impact is ...
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Where to get your FICO score and credit report for free

Before we tell you how to get a free credit score, it’s important to know that all free scores and reports are not created equally. Most of these scores are merely estimates of your credit score. They ...
USA Today

Average FICO score sheds 2 points in 2025. Who's seeing the largest drop?

Credit scores are dropping nationwide, reflecting struggles Americans are having to stay afloat financially, according to FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your ...
The New York Times

Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...