For years, lenders have used only the FICO score, from Fair Isaac Corp. — a metric that generally excludes such things as ...

Brex reports on quickly establishing business credit through steps like registering a business, applying for an EIN, and ...

PeopleFinders reports that to spot identity theft, watch for unusual charges, mail issues, and check credit reports regularly ...

Freddie Mae and Fannie Mac are now allowed to calculate rent history in the algorithm for determining credit history loan ...

BNPL companies like Afterpay and Klarna will begin reporting users’ loans and payments to FICO, the company behind the most ...

A new rule could help millions qualify for a mortgage, especially renters, gig workers and those with limited credit history.

FHFA Director William Pulte said that lenders may now use VantageScore 4.0, an alternative to the FICO score, while assessing ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair ...

LANDOVER, Md., June 23, 2025--A free tool offered by HomeFree-USA and Experian delivers personalized credit insights to help more Americans achieve homeownership.

Your credit score is a three-digit number that can play an outsize role in your financial life. Essentially, it is a numerical representation of your risk to creditors — i.e. how likely you are ...

Experian credit monitoring lets you track your credit score and offers access to your credit report. It offers a free credit monitoring service, as well as a paid subscription for $24.99 per month.

Affirm is reporting consumers' buy now/pay later loans to Experian, following a February study with FICO. It's one of the first steps in credit reporting for BNPL, potentially complicating banks' ...