(THE CONVERSATION) With the cost of borrowing money to buy a home or a car inching ever higher, understanding who gets access to credit, and at what interest rate, is more important for borrowers’ ...

New credit scoring models rolling out across the mortgage industry could dramatically increase the number of Americans who receive a credit score — but experts warn that borrowers shouldn’t confuse a ...

The credit score that helps determine the biggest financial decision in most Americans’ life—their mortgage—is controlled by an exclusive club. In July, Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

Starting Nov. 15, Fannie Mae is eliminating its 620 minimum middle credit score requirement for purchase and refinance home loan credit decisions. Fannie is following Freddie Mac’s lead from several ...

Want to see my credit score? In this video I’ll reveal my Credit Karma account to show you my credit scores, underlying credit factors, and more! Learn how to improve your credit score with some ...

For years, rival executives have been fighting behind the scenes over who controls the most important number in every American’s financial life: their credit score. Now, a $10 fee has tipped the sides ...

Gen Z has experienced the largest credit score decline of any age group, according to a FICO report. The resumption of student loan payments, high inflation and a tough job market are key factors ...

When it comes to credit scores, having student loans can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how borrowers manage the debt. If you graduated from college with minimal or no student loans, count ...

Equifax EFX0.68%increase; green up pointing triangle said it’s offering cheaper mortgage score prices after Fair Issac unveiled a plan to sell its credit scores directly to mortgage lenders and ...

Fair Isaac Corp. will now sell credit scores directly to mortgage resellers, a move that sent shares of third-party credit bureaus plunging. Through a new program, mortgage resellers will be able to ...

Shares of Experian, Equifax and TransUnion tumble Analysts flag negative impact on bureaus FICO up 23% in afternoon trade Competition in credit scoring likely to intensify Oct 2 (Reuters) - Credit ...