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An inside look at how your loans — and spending — affect your credit score

Having a variety of loans could help strengthen your credit score — or harm it, depending on your spending and payment history. But a credit card, car loan and mortgage work differ...

Household credit rises for 8th quarter in Q1 amid tighter lending regulations

Korea's household credit rose for the eight consecutive quarter in the first three months of this year, but the pace of growth slowed slightly amid tighter lending regulations, cen...

Cash Converters rewards good credit habits by giving customers personalised pricing

Cash Converters is making personal finance more affordable by rewarding customers who have a good credit history with lower-cost borrowing and a new pricing model.

Facing a Precarious Economy, Gen Z Turns to Credit

Despite faltering credit scores, Gen Z is charging ahead—literally—opening credit card accounts at higher rates than any other generation. In the past year, more than one in four o...

Anyone who uses 'buy now, pay later' services issued credit score alert

Citizens Advice posted a warning for consumers who might not be aware of the possible risk

Portable credit reports spark debate over costs, feasibility

While the mortgage industry lobbies to reduce credit report costs, the idea of allowing borrowers to use the same file across multiple lenders has slowly emerged.

Senators query credit bureaus on BNPL

A group of Democrats wants to know how credit agencies are using buy now, pay later data and what changes may be planned in the future.

Gen Z is opening more credit cards and seeing their credit scores drop

Gen Z is opening more credit cards and seeing their credit scores drop

Posthaste: High cost of living has more Canadians using credit for essentials

75% have used a credit card to pay for an essential purchase such as groceries or utilities in the past year

Groundfloor launches second consumer credit portfolio

US private markets platform Groundfloor has launched its second consumer credit portfolio, which will provide accredited investors with diversified exposure to short-term consumer...

Consumers lean on a ‘hamster wheel’ of credit to manage rising costs

On paper, Alex Watts’ household looks financially stable. He and his wife together earn a bit more than $140,000 a year; own their home near Columbus, Ohio; have great credit score...

Closed-End Credit: Definition and Examples

Closed-end credit is a type of loan that provides a borrower with a fixed amount of money upfront and requires repayment over a set period of time, usually in equal installments. ...

The concentrated credit challenges lurking below headline repayment data

TORONTO — The broad picture of household finances indicates that Canadians are generally managing through the upheavals of tariffs, a soft job market, inflation and other headwinds...

Woori Financial Group expands inclusive lending push for young adults, lower-credit borrowers

Woori Financial Group is ramping up efforts to expand support for young adults and lower-credit borrowers, positioning inclusive finance as a broader social safety net, the group s...

Private credit 'untested' in economic downturns as retail investor ownership rises

Private credit has not been tried and tested in periods of economic stress, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has warned.

Household debt edges up to new high, but credit card balances dip

Kovo Credit Builder Review

According to Credit Strong, Generation Z has an average credit score of 674, while Millennials have an average score of 680. The average is 699 for Generation X, 736 for Baby Boome...

Expert tips on borrowing cash, from everyday spending to £20k loans

There are many options, from cards to buy now, pay later. We find out the best – and the effect on your credit scoreUntil recently, if you wanted to buy something you couldn’t affo...

Household debt balances up in first quarter of 2026

More people are walking through the doors these days at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester.

Private credit's retail boom is making regulators nervous

A global watchdog says the market is deeply interconnected, largely opaque, and completely untested

How Credit Builder Cards Can Meet Consumer Duty (Sakshi Negi)

Credit builder cards are tricky. On the one hand, they can help you rebuild a damaged credit file, e...

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Embrace Alternative Credit Scoring

As economic pressures continue to price many prospective buyers out of homeownership, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are turning to new credit-scoring models in an effort to widen acce...

Why Tri-Merge Credit Reports Make a Big Impact

When it comes to loans, determining the price is anything but easy. Market conditions, economic forecasts, and global affairs all play a role in determining a loan’s price. However...