America’s largest nonprofit credit counseling organization launches new programs to help consumers pay off debt affordably and avoid costly debt settlement scams
BOZEMAN, Mont., March 03, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FICO (NYSE: FICO)
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The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and its Member Agencies are participating in the FICO® Score Open Access for Credit & Financial Counseling Program to power innovative Debt Reduction Options (DROs) that allow consumers to repay 50-60% of outstanding debt on sustainable terms
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Over a year and a half, the average participant’s credit score improved 50 points and revolving debt dropped $8,000
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Eight major creditors and debt buyers are participating in DROs,…