Tag Archives: Credit Score

A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found young adults who experienced a foreclosure-induced tendency to seek credit at a higher rate, and delinquency and low credit scores are also more pronounced in the group of adolescents who ...

As fewer buyers become unable to afford higher home mortgage costs, a new CoreLogic analysis revealed that rising interest rates and higher home prices continue to wear at homebuyer affordability. As a result, the diminishing demand from borrowers may lead ...

Competition ensures a healthy and productive market. Credit scores are no exception.  A new study commissioned by VantageScore Solutions, a consortium of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), found that institutional investors with exposure to asset-backed securities (ABS) ...

According to a report, roughly one in three consumers in disadvantaged areas do not qualify for a traditional credit score. Click through to see what factors are in play.

A new analysis of credit has found that while Americans may have been financially hampered by the pandemic, consumers are pushing mortgages to the top of the list of financial obligations.

A new survey has found that much ambiguity exists among Americans when it comes to understanding credit scores, and what factors may impact or damage their score.

As businesses across the country are reopening and unemployment rates begin to creep back up, there is no doubt that there are still plenty of people struggling. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a massive financial toll on Americans, but some ...

Foreclosures can leave a lasting impact on a homeowner’s credit score, but according to a new report from LendingTree, current conditions are positive.

A study ranked the top cities for first-time homebuyers on the basis of factors such as average down payment and credit scores. Which metro turned out to be the best bet? Hint: You can’t miss the “steely” resolve of this city.

Millennials are buying, but many can do better. See what changes these young buyers can make to get on the path to sustained homeownership.