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FICO Updates and Their Impact on Credit ScoresFICO Updates and Their Impact on Credit Scores

Changes in how Fair Isaac calculates credit scores will create a bigger gap between people deemed to be good and bad credit risks.

John Kador

May 6, 2020

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FICO is rolling out new versions of its credit score this summer, FICO Score 10 and FICO Score 10 T. According to the Wall Street Journal, those with high scores already will likely get an even better score with the new system, while those with low scores could see theirs drop even further. 

Let's explore how FICO determines credit scores and what the changes may mean. 

 

About the Author

John Kador

John Kador is a business author focused on leadership, finance, and technology.  He is the author of over 15 books and has been a contributing editor to Wealth Management since 1995.  He received an MS degree in public relations from The American University and a BA in English from Duke University.  He lives in Lewisburg, PA.  Contact him on his website, www.jkador.com.