credit scores
- plural of credit score.
Example Sentences
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While credit scores can suffer when borrowers are just a few months behind, entering default brings the possibility of more serious consequences, including garnished wages or Social Security payments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Other credit card issuers that focus on consumers with lower credit scores have been reporting higher rates of delinquency in recent quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Americans with good credit spend between $1,328 and $1,465 per month on credit cards, according to NerdWallet, and that drops down to $500 and lower for those with credit scores below 600.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Paying down debt, especially credit-card debt, is a step toward homeownership as lenders are hesitant to offer loans to those who carry balances or have lower credit scores.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Capital One was a rare example of a company that seemed to have found a smart way to lend money to Americans with weak credit scores.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
