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Average U.S. FICO® Score at 716, Indicating Improvement in Consumer Credit Behaviors Despite Pandemic

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consumers have experienced disruption to their income since the onset of the pandemic, the combination of government stimulus programs such as the CARES Act and payment accommodation programs being offered by lenders continues to enable many consumers to avoid falling behind on their bills. While millions of U.S

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U.S. Student loan debt statistics you should know in 2023

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According to the Federal Reserve’s Consumer Credit report, 43.5 Not only can you not declare bankruptcy on many forms of student loan debt, but it can also harm your credit. Department of Education shows how many Americans have debt by federal loan type. At the end of 2022, the Federal Reserve reported that roughly 43.5

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What Does 2023 Have in Store for U.S. Credit Risk and FICO Score Trends?

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economy, credit scores, and credit risk trends were headed. government and financial institutions to implement significant guard rails and safety net programs for consumers such as the government stimulus, extended unemployment benefits, and payment accommodations. consumers decreased on a year-over-year basis.

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Free Credit Repair for Low-Income Individuals?

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Find out more about free credit repair for low-income families and individuals below. Educating Yourself on Consumer Credit Sites When it comes to free credit repair and report help, consumer credit sites are a great resource. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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DC Circuit Found Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Under FCRA and FMCSA Is Not a CRA

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Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that government immunity is waived under the FCRA, but also found that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) does not act as a consumer reporting agency (CRA) in distributing safety records of commercial truck drivers to prospective employers. In Mowrer v.

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The CFPB’s 2022 Fair Lending Annual Report to Congress

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Today, the CFPB released its Fair Lending Annual Report to Congress , describing our fair lending activities in enforcement and supervision; guidance and rulemaking; interagency coordination; and outreach and education for calendar year 2022.

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Average U.S. FICO® Score Stays Steady at 716, as Missed Payments and Consumer Debt Rises

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Each year, we provide insight into the national average FICO® Score to help ensure consumers have a baseline measure of credit health standing. Government stimulus programs have been ramping down and payment accommodations reported in the credit bureau data have largely reverted to their pre-pandemic levels. Average U.S.