For example, newer credit scoring systems ignore collections that have a zero balance. (fidelity.com)
The push for new credit scores is not really about competition or access to credit for low income households, but rather the corporate ambitions of the major consumer credit bureaus. (theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com)
It's wise, then, for student loan seekers to follow a process for getting their loan that doesn't adversely affect their tender new credit score. (valuepenguin.com)