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 protections ended.

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.
Yahoo Finance

Gen Z's credit scores are dropping. Here's what to do if yours is too

NEW YORK (AP) — Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week. The total ...
Mint

How to raise your credit score by 30 points in 30 days? Here are 5 key ways

Improving your credit score can help you open doors to better loan and credit card approvals. A strong score signals reliability to lending institutions. With focused habits, efficient financial ...
CNN

Credit scores drop at fastest pace since the Great Recession

Credit scores are falling at the fastest pace since the Great Recession as Americans struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and the return of student debt payments. The national average FICO ...