The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.75% for the week ending July 17, up from 6.72% last week.

Mortgage experts discuss what needs to be done for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy VantageScore 4.0 loans, and how long it ...

Credit scores matter more than ever. With mortgage rates elevated, a good credit score can lead to real savings. Better ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...

Private mortgage insurers must accept the FICO alternative as valid collateral before it can be widely adopted by the ...

What helps poor kids grow up to make better decisions about money? A new study of 25 million people finds an unexpected ...

The FHFA was right to open the door to VantageScore. The time for credit-score competition has come.

Federal budget could mean big shifts in housing policy © 2025 American City Business Journals. All rights reserved. Use of ...

When rates fell to around 6.7% (the lowest level in months) in early July, applications for home loans promptly ticked up, ...

Lenders can now choose between using FICO and VantageScore scoring technologies for credit checks. And borrowers could ...

A new study shows early environment can leave a lasting mark on your credit. These steps can help you move forward.