New Financial Tools Offer a Boost to Credit Ratings
Here’s some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren’t quite as high as they’d like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market – or soon will be available – that could give your scores a shot of adrenaline when you need it most. These...Americans’ Credit Scores Hit Record High
Millions of Americans have a new record high average FICO score, and that’s positive news for homebuyers, sellers, lenders and the economy overall. What that score of 704 signifies, according to Ethan Dornhelm, FICO’s vice president of scores and analytics, is that...Relaxed FHA Requirements Provide Path for Would-Be Buyers
Is it easier today for homebuyers with a high debt ratio and sub-par credit scores to qualify for a mortgage than it’s been in years? And if so, what might that mean for first-time and repeat buyers who are struggling with credit and debt issues but still hope to buy...‘Score Planner’ Tool Offers Customized Path to Better Credit
If you’re seriously thinking about buying a home in the months ahead, you almost certainly know how important your FICO credit score will be in getting a mortgage. And you probably know the score range you’ll need for the type of loan you want – somewhere in the...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
