 TITLE: Experian Boost Helped Raise American Credit Scores by Over 50 Million Points CONTENT: Experian Boost Helped 85% of Thin-File Consumers Raise Their Credit Scores\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\nIn addition to moving consumers to the scoreable status, Experian Boost also helped many users with \"thin files\" (less than five accounts in their credit file) increase their FICO® Score.\nMany of the more than 100 million consumers who have a thin credit file can see a transformational change when they add new data to their credit report, as lenders often adopt tighter criteria when evaluating someone with a thin file.\nOverall, 85% of thin-file consumers who used Experian Boost saw their FICO® Scores increase. And on average, consumers saw an increase of 19 points. Further, 15% of those users moved to a higher credit score range, and 41% shed their thin-file status. END