Equifax Strikes Back in Battle of the Credit Scores. Fair Isaac Stock Tumbles.

VantageScore adoption had been muted before the announcement. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets estimate that FICO maintains a ...

Equifax Fires Back at Fair Isaac's Move to Bypass Credit Bureaus

Equifax cut prices in response to Fair Isaac's decision to offer credit score data directly to companies that provide credit ...
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Equifax Launches Free Monthly Credit Score to Help Consumers More Easily Monitor Financial Health

Equifax UK has launched Equifax Basic, a new and improved way for consumers to monitor their financial health and better ...
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New credit score option may help more buyers qualify for loans

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...

Credit Scores Dip at Fastest Rate Since Great Recession as Americans Grapple with Student Loans and High Prices

The national credit score average dropped by two points, the fastest decrease since 2009, a new FICO report revealed. Americans are struggling to navigate the restart of student loan payments and high ...

Map Shows Average Credit Score In Every US State

A strong score usually leads to better loan terms and lower interest rates, whereas a weak score can limit (or even stop) access to all types of credit.