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

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

Don’t let financial fear hold you back from starting the homebuying process. Here’s everything you need to know to feel prepared, empowered and ready to make your move.

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

Borrowers can get approved with a 1% down payment. Guild even will kick in another 2% in the form of a grant you don't have ...

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.