FICO & Credit Scores

What's the minimum credit score to buy a house? You should qualify with a score of 580-620. Learn how your credit impacts your mortgage.

It's possible to buy a house with a 600 credit score, as long as you meet other mortgage requirements. Learn about 600 credit score home loans here.

Bad credit doesn't have to stop you from buying a house. Here are seven bad-credit home loans that could help you qualify for a mortgage.

Not only is buying a house after Chapter 13 bankruptcy possible, you may even be eligible during bankruptcy. Here's how.

It's possible to get a mortgage with a credit score of 580, or even as low as 540. See our list of the best bad credit mortgage lenders to find your match.

Credit plays a key role in qualifying for a mortgage. Read on to discover first time home buyer credit score requirements.

An FHA loan is the go-to mortgage for low-credit home buyers. Learn about FHA loan credit score requirements and what you need to qualify.

Buying a house with bad credit can involve extra hurdles. Here are five steps to help you qualify for a mortgage and get the home you want.

Buying a house after bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have a waiting period after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a home loan.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new credit scoring model that will grant equitable mortgage access to more borrowers.

Many home buyers feel sidelined due to bad credit, lack of credit, or financial disadvantages. A special purpose credit program could help.

Learn how to improve your FICO score and qualify for lower mortgage interest rates and cheaper monthly payments.

Many home buyers make the "good credit" tier of 680 and up. But you don't always need a good credit score to buy a house.

Fairway Mortgage Review showing how the company compares to other top lenders for mortgage rates, customer service, and loan options.

Your mortgage lender might pull up a lower credit score than you thought you had. Here's why, and how to check the right credit score before you apply.

Learn how to shop for a mortgage and find the lowest interest rate without hurting your credit score. Start here.

You don't need a perfect credit score to refinance. Here are the credit scores needed to refinance with each major loan type.

Your mortgage FICO score has a big impact on your home loan. Use these ten tips to improve your credit score before you apply.

Many home buyers wonder if they can get approved for a mortgage. Learn what lenders are looking for and how to increases your chances of mortgage approval.

Can you get a mortgage with a 640 credit score? Yes, if you follow these guidelines and choose the right mortgage lender.