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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.

Dr. Lynn Fisher, Resident Scholar and Co-Director of the Center on Housing Markets and Finance, AEI on the rising riskiness of securitized loans and what actions the industry can take to alleviate the current inventory challenges. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News.

Tailored credit report and score counseling services are an effective way to reach consumers and improve their credit score, which can ultimately help them obtain a mortgage.

Recent studies revealed that many Americans do not have any credit and in many cases do not even know what a credit score is.