The TomoCredit Blog

Building credit at 18 is one of the most empowering financial decisions you can make. Here's how to start, from student credit cards to becoming an authorized user.

Hitting 800 isn't the real goal. A score above 750 already gets you the best rates and terms available — here's what actually counts as a good credit score.

AI can scan your credit report in seconds, flag errors, and simulate the impact of future financial decisions — offering personalized guidance based on your own data, not generic advice.

Most conventional mortgage lenders require a score of at least 620, but the best rates start around 740+. Here's how your credit score affects your mortgage, and why timing matters too.

A 2025 CFPB rule removes all medical debt — paid and unpaid — from consumer credit reports, clearing an estimated $49 billion from Americans' credit histories.

Credit repair used to mean digging through reports line by line and mailing dispute letters. Today, AI can scan your full credit history, flag errors, and auto-generate disputes in minutes.

A great credit score for renting typically falls between 720 and 850. Without good credit, some landlords won't even offer you the lease — here's what to know before you apply.

Yes, student loans affect your credit score — but whether they help or hurt really comes down to how you manage them. For many people, they're the first real credit account they ever have.

Traditional credit-building methods can be slow and often inaccessible—especially for new or underserved entrepreneurs. Here's how AI offers a faster, smarter path to business credit.

Steve Smith, former CEO and co-founder of Finicity, a Mastercard company, joins TomoCredit's board to help expand access to credit for the millions of Americans overlooked by traditional models.

The short answer: yes, you can absolutely start a business with bad credit. However, it requires a proactive strategy, especially when it comes to repairing and improving your credit over time.

Trying to rent an apartment with bad credit can feel like you're constantly being judged for your past. But your credit score doesn't define your worth, and it doesn't determine your future.