Lender requirements vary, but a higher score might increase your approval chances ...

Even though Fannie Mae dropped its FICO minimum, individual lenders still have the ability to set their own credit score requirements. "That being said, there may be cases where someone with a 597 ...

With first-time homebuyers dropping to a record low this year and the average new buyer now reaching 40 years old, experts ...

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...

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If your credit score is on the lower side, you could be paying a "subprime tax" that adds up to more than $100,000 over the course of your life, according to a Bankrate study. The study found that ...

Your credit score may matter more than hurricanes or wildfires when it comes to your homeowners insurance bill. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community ...

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