Posts with tag credit scores

The big problem still plaguing the improving housing market is tight lending. Requirements for scoring a mortgage are much stricter than they used to be, requiring higher credit scores for approval. So for residents of some states, you can basically kiss your chances of being offered a mortgage goodbye. 24/7 Wall St. used... Continue Reading »

There have been numerous improvements in the economy and the housing market, specifically in the last few years, and that is reflected in the type of credit ratings carried by potential homebuyers nationwide through the end of last year. With the slowly improving economy and jobs numbers, many consumers are now finding... Continue Reading »

New credit-scoring rules are making qualifying for a mortgage more challenging than ever. Our sister site WalletPop explains how Fair Isaac, the company that produces the dreaded FICO score, has introduced a new, more rigorous version called the FICO 8 Mortgage Score. Another credit score, known as VantageScore, is... Continue Reading »

Times have been tough for would-be homebuyers, despite record-low mortgage rates and plummeting home prices. Primarily that's because lenders have raised down-payment and credit score requirements. In the following piece, SmartMoney.com explains why it soon may become a lot easier for borrowers to qualify and to obtain the... Continue Reading »

So you want a mortgage to take advantage of record-low interest rates, but your credit score is low? Then you stumble upon a possible solution: a credit repair company that claims it can fix your credit. Not so fast. Regulators and consumer advocates alike are warning Americans about a growing number of credit repair... Continue Reading »