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.

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

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 ...

To boost your credit score above 750, avoid closing old credit cards, pay bills on time, maintain credit utilization under 30%, and have a mix of secured and unsecured credit. Regularly check ...

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Your credit score is an essential indicator of the health of your credit history. But having good credit isn't just important if you're applying for a loan or credit card; in many states, auto and ...

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions of your life. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first home or you want a condo for vacations in Georgia; it’s important to understand the buying process.

If you have bad credit, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some tips to help you fix past mistakes and get ...

Choosing between the two depends entirely on your situation. If you're managing your EMIs but dealing with multiple ...

If your credit scores aren't looking as perky as you'd like, look to your reports to find out why. If you notice a lot of high balances, then high credit utilization is likely the culprit.

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