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FICO's National "Score A Better Future" Credit Education Program Reaches Milestone

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When we launched FICO’s “Score A Better Future” program in October 2018, our main goal was to continue to expand consumer credit access through financial education. These free events are designed to demystify credit and give consumers the tools – including non-profit credit counseling – to take control of their financial health.

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

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“Amounts owed” comprises some 30% of the overall FICO® Score calculation and is heavily weighted towards credit card balances and utilization so the observed reduction in credit card debt is helping to drive scores upwards. Fewer consumers are actively seeking credit. There has been a 12.1% The Other Side of the Coin.

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A Recap of New York Debt Collection Laws Passed in 2022

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The New York legislature passed many new laws in 2022, some of which directly affect New York debt collection. We reported on many of these laws including: Cutting the statute of limitations in half to collect medical and consumer debt from six years to three years. Interested in learning more about debt collection in New York?

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How To Remove Fairway Collections From Your Credit Report

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Are collections accounts weighing heavily on your credit report? While missing a payment on one of your accounts might seem like a minor offense, it can have major consequences on your credit. If you’ve fallen behind on any of your accounts, you could find Fairway Collections on your credit report.

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CFPB Focuses on Student Loans — Especially Those Made by Schools — in Latest Supervisory Highlights

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CFPB Director Rohit Chopra explained the decision to undertake the review at the time by stating, “Schools that offer students loans to attend their classes have a lot of power over their students’ education and financial future. Students who cannot obtain transcripts can be locked out of future higher education and certain job opportunities.

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How Medical Debt Impacts Credit Scores Is Changing

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– Come July 1, 2022, paid medical collection debt won’t be used for credit scores and unpaid medical debt won’t appear for a full year, according to the three main credit reporting agencies (NCRAs) – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida.

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

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Credit Risk and FICO Score Trends? And that’s because it generally takes a few months for the effects of that event and the accompanying financial strain to start to show up in consumerscredit reports, such as in the form of rising balances, credit seeking behavior, and eventually for some, missed payments.