At Credit Law Center, we hear it all the time: “I want a perfect 850 credit score.” On paper, an 850 sounds impressive. It’s the highest score possible under the FICO® model and often treated as the gold standard of financial responsibility. But in practice, a perfect score is far less important—and far less useful—than […]
Category Archives: Credit Optimization
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Sep
Sep
So now is the time. You’ve been dreaming of becoming a homeowner. Striking out on your own. Building your own equity. No longer wanting to continue contributing to your landlord’s wealth in your monthly rent payments! This thrilling news and a major positive life stage! But what if you are like millions of Americans that […]
Collections, Credit Optimization, Credit Score
Groups Sue to Stop CFPB From Banning Medical Debt on Credit Reports
14
Jan
Jan
The Biden administration’s recent rule to exclude medical debt from credit reports has sparked significant debate, with industry groups filing lawsuits to challenge the regulation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized this rule to remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, aiming to enhance […]