Average FICO score sheds 2 points in 2025. Who's seeing the largest drop?

The national average FICO score fell, reflecting difficulties Americans face in staying financially afloat. See which group has dropped most.
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An in-depth look at credit scores: what they mean, what the credit score ranges are, and which factors determine the category you fall into

Credit scores range from 300 to 850. Credit scores are usually grouped into five categories: exceptional, very good, good, fair, and poor. Planning to buy a house or a car? Are you taking out a loan ...

Credit Scores Are Down—The Biggest One-Year Drop Since the Financial Crisis

The average FICO credit score fell in 2025—the largest drop since 2009—as student loan delinquencies returned after pandemic ...
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Credit Score Ranges and What They Mean for Your Money

Credit scores are the gatekeepers of credit. They determine how much credit you’ll receive and under what terms. Credit scores have also become more influential and are now used for job and apartment ...

Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession — how does your FICO compare to the new average?

Bankcard delinquency rates, for example, hit 11.7% this year, only 2% shy of the Great Recession peak. Meanwhile, credit card ...
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The Average Credit Score in America

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