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The new math of FICO credit scores
Submitted by ktexas  (articles.moneycentral.msn.com)

Those with small blemishes on their record should benefit from the FICO 08 scoring change, while high-risk borrowers and those who "piggyback" are the likely losers.

Article | Sep 5, 2009 | Views: 188 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banking, credit score, debt, credit, personal finance, loans, fico, credit rating

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Get Ready for the New FICO Credit Score
Submitted by ktexas  (blogs.wsj.com)

Fair Isaac Corp., maker of the popular FICO credit score, is rolling out its new-and-improved scoring model, dubbed FICO 08, with Equifax Inc.–the second of the three major credit reporting...

Article | Jun 11, 2009 | Views: 255 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, personal finance, credit scores, fico, equifax, experian, transunion, credit reporting bureaus

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Rating your Credit Score
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Simply put and all other things being equal, the better your FICO credit score, the cheaper your cost of borrowing. So here is a breakdown of your credit score, how to get it (cheaply) and ways you...

Article | Mar 19, 2009 | Views: 107 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, fico, rating, score

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Experian Will No Longer Offer FICO Scores for Consumers
Submitted by Sam Cass  (bestcashcow.com)

Experian, one of the big three credit bureaus has decided to no longer offer FICO scores via the MyFico site. That means that consumers will no longer have access to one component of the scoring...

Article | Feb 5, 2009 | Views: 337 | Comments: 0
Tags: credit score, fico, experian

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Credit Scores May Be Offered More Widely
Submitted by ktexas  (online.wsj.com)

Consumers may soon be able to get free credit scores through their bank or credit union. Fair Isaac Corp., maker of the FICO credit score, is expanding its "Scores on Statements" program which...

Article | Jan 15, 2009 | Views: 162 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit score, credit, credit cards, banks, loans, fico, credit report

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Freecreditreport.com Isn't Free
Submitted by KyleAAA  (amateurassetallocator.com)

Despite being admonished by the FTC for false and misleading advertising, Freecreditreport.com keeps airing those annoying commercials with the singing pirates. PSA: Freecreditreport.com is not...

Article | Dec 8, 2008 | Views: 194 | Comments: 0 
Tags: com, credit, fico, fair, freecreditreport, monitoring, score, equifax, myfico, issac

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A Few Insights into How Future FICO Scores Will Be Computed
Submitted by ktexas  (www.smartmoney.com)

Fair Isaac is updating its formulas, and according to this article, it'll be good news for responsible borrowers. An interview with the woman in charge of these scoring updates gives some clues...

Article | Nov 27, 2007 | Views: 479 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit, credit scores, fico



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