The average FICO Score fell in April, weighed by delinquent student loan borrower. More borrowers are expected to follow suit ...

Falling behind on student loan payments can have serious repercussions on your credit score. Understanding the implications ...

The national average U.S. FICO score, used as a benchmark for assessing consumer credit risk, slipped as federal student loan ...

Look into refinancing -- with caution. Refinancing your federal loans with a private lender might land you a lower interest rate or lower monthly payment, but it'll also eliminate any potential for ...

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

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.

Spring and summer are traditionally hot months for homebuying, but some would-be buyers with student loan debt could encounter unexpected trouble.Nearly 10 million federal student loan borrowers may b ...

With protections lifted, borrowers behind on their payments may soon see up to 15 percent of their wages withheld.

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