Morning Scan: Credit Scoring Gets a Shake-Up; Bair Warns on TBTF

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Credit Where It's Due: Banks may start offering more affordable loans to a broader range of Americans because of changes in the way credit scores are calculated. FICO will place less weight on unpaid medical debt and exclude all overdue bills that have been settled with collection agencies, according to news reports. "The moves follow months of discussions with lenders and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aimed at boosting lending without creating...