Épisodes

  • Average VantageScore Increases to 701 as Lenders Boost New Credit Despite Macro Headwinds
    Mar 24 2026

    In the March edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Marcia Griffin, CEO and President at HomeFree-USA, who shares a look at consumers seeking homeownership.

    Insights from the latest VantageScore CreditGauge™:
    ➡️ Average VantageScore Credit Score Increases
    ➡️ Lending Increases Year-Over-Year
    ➡️ Early-Stage Delinquencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    14 min
  • Mortgage Delinquencies Rise as Early-Stage Credit Stress Broadens Across Borrowers
    Feb 26 2026

    In the February edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Tony Hutchinson, EVP and Head of Public Affairs at VantageScore, who shares the latest news regarding the FHFA's decision to include VantageScore 4.0 in the mortgage marketplace.

    Insights from the latest VantageScore CreditGauge™:
    ➡️ Early-Stage Delinquencies Rise
    ➡️ Lower Credit Tiers Grow
    ➡️ Originations Increase Month-Over-Month

    For more on how FICO Classic maps to VantageScore 4.0, visit: https://vantagescore.co/4b74sqt

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    12 min
  • Introducing: CreditGauge LIVE
    Jan 28 2026

    The most comprehensive and timely look at U.S. consumer credit health.

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    1 min
  • Average VantageScore Credit Score Drops
    Jan 26 2026

    In the January edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Silvio Tavares, President and CEO at VantageScore, who shares how lenders can improve lending capabilities in 2026.

    Insights from the latest VantageScore CreditGauge™:
    ➡️ Average VantageScore Declines
    ➡️ Subprime Credit Tier Grows as Prime Tier Contracts
    ➡️ Overall Credit Delinquencies Increase

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    14 min
  • Late Stage Delinquencies Rise As "K" Shaped Economy Persists
    Dec 17 2025

    In the December edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan McBreen Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Mani Massoomi, Chief Risk Officer at Patelco Credit Union, who shares insights into the trends affecting consumer credit usage.

    Insights from the latest VantageScore CreditGauge™:
    ➡️ Late Stage Delinquencies Increase
    ➡️ Personal Loan and Credit Card Originations Rise
    ➡️ Average Credit Balances Climb While Utilization Remains the Same

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    12 min
  • Low-Income Consumers Experience Economic Stress
    Nov 19 2025

    In the November edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan McBreen Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Dr. Rikard Bandebo, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Economist at VantageScore, who shares insights into the latest economic trends affecting consumers.

    Insights from the latest VantageScore CreditGauge™:

    ➡️ Low-Income Consumers Experience Economic Stress

    ➡️ Overall Credit Balances Increase

    ➡️ Mortgage Delinquencies Show Significant Increase

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    6 min
  • New Consumer Credit Activity Cools Off After a Hot Summer
    Oct 27 2025

    In the October edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore’s Jeff Richardson, Susan McBreen Fahy, and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Dr. Andrada Pacheco, EVP and Chief Data Scientist at VantageScore, who shares the latest data analysis comparing VantageScore 4.0 to FICO Classic for mortgages.

    Insights from the September 2025 VantageScore CreditGauge™:

    ➡️ New Consumer Credit Activity Slows

    ➡️ Mortgage Credit Delinquencies Rise

    ➡️ Early-Stage Delinquencies at Year-to-Date High

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    9 min
  • Consumer Credit Quality Deteriorates Across Most Credit Categories
    Sep 23 2025

    In the September edition of CreditGauge LIVE, VantageScore hosts Jeff Richardson and Atif Mirza share the latest insights into U.S. consumer credit health.

    This month, they’re also joined by Dr. Rikard Bandebo, VantageScore EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Economist, who shares key insights into the auto loan market.

    Insights from the August 2025 VantageScore CreditGauge™:
    ➡️ Consumer Credit Quality Deteriorates
    ➡️ Superprime and Subprime Delinquency Rates Rise
    ➡️ Personal Loan Credit Originations Up

    Updated monthly, VantageScore’s CreditGauge LIVE features the latest newsmakers and insights into consumer credit health.

    Download the full CreditGauge analysis for free at vantagescore.com/lenders/credit-gauge.

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    8 min