Economic Report U.S. consumer credit surges again May to another record high Americans are borrowing lots of money, but high inflation and rising interest rates might play a role ...

Your credit report plays a critical role in your financial life. From determining your eligibility for loans to influencing ...

New credit can have a significant impact on your credit score, even though it only accounts for 10 percent of your FICO score. Hard inquiries and new credit accounts are the primary factors that go ...

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...

Unpaid medical bills are back on the table, which could mean lower credit scores for millions. A federal judge in Texas has ...

The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact ...

A good credit score is a key that unlocks the door to better financial opportunities, lower interest rates, and even housing and employment.

Finance companies can continue to make lending decisions based on information about medical bills contained in consumer credit reports, a judge rules.

What helps poor kids grow up to make better decisions about money? A new study of 25 million people finds an unexpected ...

CFPB research has indicated that medical debt on credit reports is “a poor predictor” of whether a person will repay a loan, ...

Economists worry about tariff-induced price hikes, inflation, interest rates and the outlook for the job market.