A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Having a perfect 850 credit score might sound impressive -- but what does it really get you? Here's the truth in 2025.

Being aware of your credit score is an essential part of modern financial wellness, and it also helps to know how you compare to others in the U.S. and in your state.

Credit scores play a central role in people's lives. Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, has dominated credit scoring until recently. The credit-scoring industry is going through a big shift as companies ...

Credit scores are down, delinquencies are up and Gen Z is suffering the most from the credit crunch. These are some of the main takeaways from the recently released FICO Score Credit Insights report, ...

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 ...

Lenders using this tool can provide actionable, data-driven credit insights to help accelerate approvals and borrowers achieve homeownership Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today ...

Private mortgage insurance companies still require a minimum 600 or 620 middle credit score for borrowers putting less than 20% down.