Lenders opening doors to a wider swath of home buyers
Do you want to buy a house but worry that your credit profile will disqualify you for a mortgage?...
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Homebuyers with heavy debt might find it tougher to get a mortgage
First-time and move-up homebuyers with heavy debt loads, low credit scores and small down payments face a daunting new...
Your FICO score is not your mortgage destiny
The higher your credit score, the lower the interest rate quote you’ll get on your mortgage, right? As a...
Fannie and Freddie stick with outdated credit scoring
If you’ve been waiting for the long-anticipated news that the two dominant players in the home mortgage arena —...
Mortgage approval could be easier than you think
So what does it take to get approved for a mortgage to buy a house this summer, whether you’re...
Big credit score boosts ahead for some
If you’ve heard that some people might get a magic boost to their FICO credit scores in the 10-point range — without having to do anything — you’re right. But hundreds of thousands of...
Credit, debt dings don’t always doom mortgage applications
How tough is it to get approved for a mortgage? How low can your FICO credit score go before...
A big holiday gift for US homeowners
The biggest holiday gift this year for millions of Americans doesn’t fit under a tree and can be a little hard to grasp, but it may be of exceptional value: If you own...
Missing the boat on home ownership
From the New York magazine’s July issue: When lenders say their doors are open to homebuyers who don’t have the best credit profiles, should people believe them? Do first-time buyers qualified on income and other...
Revival of second mortgages seen as a housing market bellwether
If you have a pressing need to raise some cash, here’s some good news: Rising home values are encouraging...
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