More than 8 million borrowers have seen their credit scores drop because of student loan delinquencies, dragging down the ...

The resumption of federal student loan delinquency reporting on consumers' credit was a significant contributing factor.

For the first time in five years, federal student loan delinquencies were reflected on credit reports, pushing down the average U.S. FICO credit score in February.

If you've recently reviewed your student loan account and found your balance marked as "in forbearance," you might be ...

Student loan delinquencies are poised to hit record highs, and more than 9 million borrowers could see their credit scores tank in the first quarter of this year, according to new data released ...

Student loans are a major financial commitment and not just because of the long road to repayment. They can also have a bearing on your credit score — and by extension, your overall financial ...

Thousands of New Jersey residents with federal student loans who did not resume payments after COVID-era loan repayment pauses ended a year and half ago could now see their credit scores ...

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email When applying for any type of loan, the higher an applicant's credit score, the better ...

Additionally, by removing that student loan from your monthly financial responsibilities, you improve your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). While DTI doesn't directly affect your credit score ...

Federal student loans don’t have minimum credit score requirements, and most of them don’t require a credit check. Private student loans generally require the borrower or their cosigner to ...

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