Fannie Mae's credit scoring change could open up property loans to more Americans, but experts say risks remain.

Having a perfect credit score unlocks the best credit cards and mortgage rates. Any credit score above 800 is considered "excellent." Always strive to maintain the highest credit score you can. If you ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

Private mortgage insurance companies still require a minimum 600 or 620 middle credit score for borrowers putting less than 20% down.

Your credit score is a three-digit number that can play an outsize role in your financial life. Essentially, it is a numerical representation of your risk to creditors — i.e. how likely you are to ...

Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate ...

How many Americans have a perfect 850 credit score? In many sports, it's possible to play a game that can be counted as ...

How well — or how poorly — Americans are managing their Buy Now, Pay Later loans soon could be reflected in their credit scores.FICO plans to launch a suite of credit scores later this year that ...