American consumers are seeing their credit scores tumble slightly as they take on more debt and struggle with rising costs. In fact, Americans’ average credit score fell to 715, down two points year over year, according to the latest FICO Score Credit Insights study. The dip was primarily driven by spikes in delinquencies on auto loans, which jumped 24% since 2021, and credit cards, up 48% over the same time period. Additionally, credit utilization rates — the percentage of available credit a consumer us ...

Core Insights - The trend of reporting rent payments to credit bureaus is increasing, with 13% of consumers having their rent reported in 2025, up from 11% in 2024 [1] - This shift is particularly beneficial for younger consumers, immigrants, and those with limited credit history, as it can lead to lower interest rates and better loan approvals [2][3] Importance of Rent Reporting - Rent reporting provides "credit invisible" consumers with better borrowing opportunities, with nearly 7 million consumers in the U.S. classified as "credit invisible" in 2020 [4] - A 2021 TransUnion analysis indicated that credit scores improved by an average of 60 points when rent payments were included, significantly impacting loan qualification [5] Demographic Trends - Gen Z leads in rent reporting, with 18% reporting their payments in 2025, compared to 16% of millennials, 12% of Gen Xers, and 8% of baby boomers [6] - Younger adults and immigrants are particularly poised to benefit from rent reporting, as traditional credit scoring often excludes them [6]

[Music] All right. Hello and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Miles Oven.And for the next half hour, we're breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve. Here are some of the trends that we'll be diving into on this Monday.Markets closing today at record highs. Will the rally last into the end of the month and the quarter. Credit scores are falling for the second year in a row, and accord ...