For years, lenders have used only the FICO score, from Fair Isaac Corp. — a metric that generally excludes such things as ...

President Donald Trump's administration announced this week that mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now accept VantageScore credit scores.

A new rule could help millions qualify for a mortgage, especially renters, gig workers and those with limited credit history.

Getty Images Try not to feel defeated because of a poor credit score – there are still ways to get a personal loan despite it.

FHFA Director William Pulte said that lenders may now use VantageScore 4.0, an alternative to the FICO score, while assessing ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

Insurance companies typically don't use a FICO credit score to help calculate your rates - they use an insurance credit score. Here's what is and why it matters.