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 ...

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

An 850+ credit score offers more than low interest rates or loan approvals—it unlocks premium credit products, lower fees, ...

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

A good FICO credit score is within the range of 670 to 739. A good, or "prime," VantageScore is within the range of 661 to 780. Payment history and amounts owed are two major factors that ...

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 ...