The Credit Score Podcast with Fexingo: FICO, Credit Reports, and Borrower Health

Lucas and Luna take the mystery out of credit scores, focusing on the FICO algorithm, credit report mechanics, and what borrower health really means in a tightening economy. Each episode drills into a single dimension of credit — how payment history weighting shifts after a late payment, why credit utilization thresholds vary by lender, or how the removal of medical collections from credit reports changes risk profiles for millions. Lucas brings the data: actual FICO score distributions by age bracket, state-by-state average credit limits, and the precise impact of a hard inquiry on a thin file. Luna pushes back with real-world scenarios — a freelancer with irregular income, a recent graduate with no installment loans, a small-business owner mixing personal and business debt. Together they test conventional wisdom against the numbers, debunking myths (no, checking your own score doesn't hurt it) and mapping out strategic moves for listeners who want to build, repair, or optimize their