“Mortgage prequalification does not impact your credit score like a mortgage preapproval,” says Troy Robillard, a real estate ...

You might think that a higher credit score can improve your chances of getting approved for a mortgage, and of getting a lower interest rate. And you'd be right. However, a strong credit score is only ...

As you get familiar with your credit, you’ll quickly realize multiple types of scores exist. Although both FICO scores and credit scores exist, understanding which one lenders use can be helpful.

Part of the homebuying process involves shopping around with multiple lenders for the best mortgage rate. But without a plan, the very act of shopping around can negatively impact your credit: A ...

Mortgage lenders will soon have a new way to assess borrowers applying for government-backed loans. That sent the stock of America’s biggest credit score company plunging Tuesday. Federal Housing ...