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TransUnion reveals growing divide: more consumers now have either excellent credit above 780 or subprime scores below 600 in ...

Lenders often have minimum credit score requirements for personal loans, but there isn’t one minimum score every lender uses.

Getting a perfect credit score is impressive, but is it necessary? Here's what an 850 does -- and doesn't -- get you.

A credit solutions expert shares the top three "timeless habits," tips and advice as America's mortgage market adjusts to new credit scoring models that widen the door to homeownership.

(THE CONVERSATION) With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ ...

Your creditors may sue you. If your creditors are fed up enough, they can sue you for any unpaid debt. If you left nothing ...

In another sign that the economy may be faltering, average credit scores across the country have taken a nosedive in 2025, according to a report released last week. And Gen Z is one demographic that's ...

Even though Fannie Mae dropped its FICO minimum, individual lenders still have the ability to set their own credit score requirements. "That being said, there may be cases where someone with a 597 ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...