Apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, berries, melons and pineapples are all part of the broader fruit category the same way that social networking, social news, social bookmarking, wikis, blogs and private web messaging are part of the broader social media category.
As of November 2014 (the last time Experian annually updated its Experianâs âState of Creditâ data), the national average VantageScore was 666. Remember, Vantage scores run from 300 (worst) to 850 (best). Hereâs a list of the metro areas with the best scores, and those with the worst (as of November 2014).
The average credit score in the United States is currently at an all-time high of 695. Though different scoring models exist, which cause this figure to fluctuate by a few points, most fall between 660 to 720. This coincides with what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau defines as 'prime' - an average score.