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That means there are more ways for mortgage borrowers to demonstrate creditworthiness at a time when borrowing costs are elevated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

ECOA’s original purpose was simple: Creditors should evaluate applicants on their creditworthiness, not race, religion or sex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Less than five years ago, the creditworthiness of Oracle’s unsecured debt was high-A rated, before the company decided to divert a significant portion of its cash flow to shareholders, resulting in multiple-notch downgrades.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The new system will see the maximum credit score someone can have go from 999 to 1250, and will also give more guidance on how borrowers can improve their creditworthiness.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Historically, a Wall Street firm worried over the creditworthiness of its customers; its customers often took it on faith that the casino would be able to pay off its winners.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis