FICO Names Jordan W. Graham to Lead FICO® Scores Business

MINNEAPOLIS----FICO , the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced the appointment of Jordan W. Graham as Executive Vice President for Scores and President of FICO Consumer Services.

Why Do Employers Use FICO Scores?

A few days ago, I wrote about employers using FICO scores to screen potential employees.  One Kevin Drum - FICO - Employment - Credit history - Business

Here's Why Employers Use Your FICO Score When You Apply For A Job

A few days ago, I wrote about employers using FICO scores to screen potential employees . One thing that neither I nor Kevin Drum really answered is: why are employers using them? They're at best a weak proxy. Of course, corporations do stupid things all the time, because they're not infallible.

FICO Announces Earnings of $0.40 per Share for Fiscal Third Quarter 2010

MINNEAPOLIS----FICO , the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Credit Scores Hitting the Floor? You Aren't Alone

Credit scores are hitting the floor across the country. Recent reports indicate Americans credit scores are hitting all time lows. FICO Inc. provides a recent analysis of credit scores based on consumer credit reports as of April. They found about 25.5% of consumers have a credit score of 599 or lower. This state of affairs is making it impossible for many Americans to get credit cards, auto ...