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Credit Score
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Credit Score, from most recent to least.
Could New FICO Rules Make it Harder for Homebuyers?
Nena Perry-Brown | January 23rd 2020
Upcoming changes to how FICO scores are calculated are expected to lower the average consumer's credit score. ... read »
One Presidential Candidate’s $100 Billion Housing Proposal
Nena Perry-Brown | July 8th 2019
Senator Kamala Harris's plan would specifically target formerly redlined areas. ... read »
Buyers Week: How a $100 Mistake Can Sink Your Credit Score
Will Smith | March 16th 2018
Having a very good credit score is crucial if you want to be pre-approved for a home loan and get the lowest interest rate possible. And, as the... read »
Bill Introduced in DC to Help Housing Authority Residents Build Credit
Nena Perry-Brown | March 8th 2017
Yesterday, DC councilmember Anita Bonds introduced legislation to make it easier for public housing residents to build credit, giving them access to... read »
The Consequences of Poor Credit on Home Insurance Costs
Tianna Mañón | August 25th 2015
The role that credit plays in the cost of home insurance is significant, according to a new study. ... read »
Starting Today It Will Be Easier to Get a Mortgage
Lark Turner | December 1st 2014
New guidelines from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that go into effect December 1 relax the standards that lenders have been using to approve mortgages. ... read »
600 Is The New 640: Wells Fargo Relaxes Credit Requirements for FHA Loans
Lark Turner | February 19th 2014 | 2 Comments
Wells Fargo announced last week that it will relax its mortgage lending standards, allowing FHA borrowers with credit scores as low as 600 to qualify... read »
New Credit Score Company Ignores One-Time Mistakes
Shilpi Paul | May 7th 2013
One credit score generator has tweaked their formula to place less emphasis on one-time mistakes. VantageScore Solutions is now ignoring collection... read »
Strong Rental Payment History Now Factored Into Credit Scores
Shilpi Paul | January 9th 2012
Renters who have a good history of paying their rent on time may be pleasantly surprised the next time they look at their credit score. ... read »
The Credit Score Puzzle
UrbanTurf Staff | June 27th 2011 | 2 Comments
A credit score can seriously affect the ability to buy a home. The better one's credit history, the better the score will be and mortgage lenders... read »
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