Gen Z borrowers took the biggest hit of any age group this year, helping pull overall credit scores lower in the worst year ...

Gen Z consumers are seeing their credit scores fall, a new report has found. According to data released by score developer ...

Gen Z faces the sharpest credit score declines, driven by student loans, rising delinquencies, and higher debt. Learn why ...

The average U.S. credit score fell to 715 this fall, with Gen Z hit hardest as debt and delinquencies rise, according to a ...

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A recent Experian report found that the average credit score is 717; however, factors such as location or age can impact it.

The study done by the San Antonio-based company shows that nearly half of the younger generation doesn't understand credit scores.

FICO will incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loan data into credit scores starting fall 2025. This change aims to provide lenders with a more complete picture of consumers' repayment habits.

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 ...

Credit scores don’t matter unless you’re trying to get a loan, rent an apartment, secure insurance, buy a home, avoid paying a deposit to utility companies, or even land some jobs. OK. Unless you’re ...