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

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

Even with a credit score over 700, home loan applications can be rejected. Lenders scrutinize income stability, Fixed ...

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

A good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

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 ...

These are some of the top mortgage lenders for consumers with 600 credit scores. Most mortgage lenders require a 620 credit score to apply, and some only work with consumers who have 680 FICO scores.

Boosting your FICO credit score as a pathway to a lower mortgage payment is easier than you might think. Hopefully, the tips in this column will help you. First, a brief explanation of a FICO credit ...

Your credit score is a big part of whether or not a lender will approve you for a home loan. That three-digit score is based on details from your credit history, including your track record of paying ...

A regulator’s decision to allow a big change to the way mortgages are underwritten is meeting a mixed reception from housing and finance professionals. “Effective today, to increase competition to the ...

Your credit score helps determine if you’ll qualify for a loan and what interest rate you’ll get. For mortgages, which are the biggest loans most people will take out, the score can translate to ...