Consumers who've had a collection hit their credit report might be wondering if they should pay it off or hold off. Micah Curtis shares the right move to make — and the answer is not what you might think
It's not unusual for consumers to be baffled by the fact that credit scores from consumer finance websites like Credit Karma are different from what their lender pulls. Micah Curtis explains why that happens
Here's how you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home
Those born between 1981 and 1996 made up the majority of potential buyers in 43 out of the 50 largest markets
A new survey commissioned by LendEDU found that low rates lured in new buyers, but now many are struggling to pay their mortgage
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By understanding what Credit Karma does and how it works, you'll put yourself in a better position as an agent to help potential buyers improve their credit score
The lender will require a 700 credit score and 20% down for mortgages
Knowing more about how FHA works — and how to work with FHA — helps agents identify opportunities for their first-time buyer clients, who make up one in three buyers today. FHA is not for everyone, but for millions of young families, it is the piece that is solving the homeownership puzzle.
The new model will have greater predictive powers while reducing risk for lenders
New paper has surprising insights into the impact that foreclosure policies have on the broader housing market
The credit reporting firm said this week that the average score has now hit 706, marking a dramatic turnaround from a decade ago when average scores bottomed out
The tools, available on iOS, Android and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home
Lead Accelerator will use Equifax's proprietary data to help agents prioritize the leads most likely to result in sales
Add value by helping your clients figure out their budget, where they’d like to realistically live and what to expect along the way
Reel in first-time buyers by educating them on the process and giving them financial health tips