MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score fast, whether you have weeks or months . With even a brief wi ...

What credit score do I need to secure the best mortgage rate? According to industry experts and recent data, the short answer ...

As more consumers take control of understanding their credit health, myFICO’s free FICO® Score program has provided millions with the tools and education to help them succeed As more consumers take ...

Fair Isaac is best known as the creator of the FICO credit score, the lending industry’s standard for assessing consumer credit risk. It also develops analytics, decision-management, and ...

The credit score that helps determine the biggest financial decision in most Americans’ life—their mortgage—is controlled by an exclusive club. In July, Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing ...

Fannie Mae announced that it no longer requires a minimum FICO credit score for loans processed through its Desktop Underwriter system. Supporters of the move feel this can open up conventional loan ...

The average U.S. credit score is 715, according to FICO's Score Credit Insights, which examined data from April 2025. That's still in the "good" range, but it represents a two-point drop ...

Starting Nov. 15, Fannie Mae is eliminating its 620 minimum middle credit score requirement for purchase and refinance home loan credit decisions. Fannie is following Freddie Mac’s lead from several ...

Gen Z has experienced the largest credit score decline of any age group, according to a FICO report. The resumption of student loan payments, high inflation and a tough job market are key factors ...

New credit decisioning offering provides actionable, data-driven insights to help accelerate approvals and assist borrowers in achieving homeownership FICO has released a new mortgage score simulator ...

So you're chasing that perfect 850 credit score? Respect. That's like getting a straight-A report card in adulting. But let's clear something up: once you're in the "excellent" credit range (which ...