The average credit score in February 2025 was 715, according to FICO, the data analytics firm whose scoring models are used in 90% of lending decisions. That's compared to 716 in January 2025 and 717 ...

CNBC Select takes a look at the states with the highest and lowest credit scores, and some tools to help improve your own ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The average credit score in the U.S. remained steady at 715 at the end ...

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 ...

Earlier in May 2026, FICO launched the next-generation UltraFICO Score, combining its traditional scoring model with real-time, consumer-permissioned cash flow data via Plaid to give lenders a richer, ...

FICO (Fair Isaac Corp.) has partnered with open-banking platform Plaid Inc. to develop the UltraFICO score, a credit score that includes real-time cash-flow data from Plaid. The new scoring model is ...