Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will accept a credit scoring model for mortgage applications that captures rent and utility ...

For those wanting to accomplish homeownership yet have a bad credit history, these mortgage lenders have flexible credit ...

Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...

Whether you’re buying your first or fifth home, an FHA loan can make it easier to afford a mortgage. These loans typically have lower down payment and credit score requirements compared to ...

It is possible to buy a house with no credit, though it's typically more difficult to get approval for a mortgage.

Hitching your wagon to the wrong person can be expensive, not just in terms of mental fatigue and possibly divorce. It can also be costly when a poorly matched pair wants to buy a house. A new study ...

When considering the best credit score to buy a house, many lenders use the FICO model. It grades consumers on a scale ranging from 300 to 850, with a higher score indicating less risk to the lender.

How much home you can afford on $80,000 a year, though, depends on your location, down payment, property taxes and other ...

CNBC Select chooses the best mortgage lenders who approve borrowers with lower credit scores.

The FHA approves loan amounts based on several factors, such as your monthly income and expenses, credit score, interest rate, the loan term and the value of the property.

Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.