New study shows true impact of credit scores on mortgage rates
Digital mortgage marketplace OwnUp's latest study revealed buyers with good credit scores can lose $40K in interest savings by failing to shop loan options
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Low credit scores are biggest barrier for women, minority buyers
OJO Labs' latest homebuyer survey found that Black homebuyers were three times more likely to have a credit score below 660, which inhibits access to down payment assistance programs and agent support
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Realtor.com launches 3 new affordability tools for buyers
The tools, available on iOS, Android and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
Hey, lenders: Fannie Mae wants to be your ‘partner of choice’
GSE moves away from credit risk storage, rolls out new Desktop Underwriter features and other tools intended to help lenders more easily assess borrower creditworthiness
by Amy Tankersley Oct 20
Will you accept my friend request -- and help me get a mortgage loan?
Facebook’s new patent could enable lenders to assess your friends’ credit scores when deciding whether to give you a loan
by Amy Tankersley Aug 7
‘Les Invisibles’: 26 million Americans have unscored or 'invisible' credit records
Can alternative credit scoring models help these Americans shed the cloak of invisibility?
by Amy Tankersley May 6