Your credit score has a big impact on how easily and affordably you can borrow money - yet many people have no idea how it's ...

You can boost your credit score in a short time with the proper strategies and self-discipline. Here are five efficient ways ...

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s regulator says VantageScore can now be used to underwrite home loans, weighing on FICO’s stock.

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

A new WalletHub report reveals which U.S. cities saw the biggest credit score improvements over the past year, with St. Louis ...

Loan foreclosure, or early loan closure, can impact your credit report and score. While it may cause a temporary dip, proper ...

From paying bills on time to requesting a credit increase, these simple steps can boost your credit and make it easier (and ...