The national average FICO score fell, reflecting difficulties Americans face in staying financially afloat. See which group has dropped most.

The average FICO score fell to 715 in April, down one point since January and two points from a year earlier. For consumers, ...

Key Takeaways The average FICO score dropped to 715 in April 2025, down from 717 in 2024, because of rising credit utilization and increased delinquencies.Student loan delinquencies surged after COVID ...

FICO’s inaugural Credit Insights report shows U.S. credit scores dipping as inflation and student loan payments weigh on ...

FICO scores range from 300 to 850, and a score of 715 is considered to indicate “good credit” overall, but the two-point ...

FICO says the national average is slipping, but experts share steps you can take to boost your score even in tough times.

FICO (NYSE:FICO), the leading analytics software company, today released its inaugural FICO® Score Credit Insights report—a ...

A new report from FICO reveals that the national average U.S. FICO score is 715, down two points since April 2024. While 715 is considered to be in the “good” score range, the fact that the average is ...

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

Credit scores are dropping at a fast pace, the fastest since the Great Recession. With rising interest rates and inflation, people are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments.

Credit scores are dipping, partly driven by the resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on U.S. consumers’ credit, credit scoring agency FICO said. The average FICO score that lenders ...

The national average FICO score dropped by two points this year, the most since 2009, according to a data released Tuesday by ...