The ruling by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could help lift credit scores, but it may face legal challenges.

With a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, you could find it easier to get a loan even with medical debt.

Credit-reporting companies and debt collectors have previously opposed the policy, which could face political and legal challenges under incoming President Donald Trump.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Tuesday it has finalized a rule that will remove medical bills from credit reports.

Americans won’t have to worry about unpaid medical bills damaging their credit reports and scores much longer.