President Donald Trump's administration announced this week that mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now accept VantageScore credit scores.

Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the widely recognized FICO score, to ...

Like it or not, your credit score is important. It tells creditors how responsible you’ve been with your past debts. Cre ...

When considering the best credit score to buy a house, many lenders use the FICO model. It grades consumers on a scale ranging from 300 to 850, with a higher score indicating less risk to the lender.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred credit score needed will depend on a variety of things, but as long as you have a 680+ credit score, and meet the Chase 5/24 rule you have a good chance. We’ll break down ...

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The average credit score in America is 715, unchanged from the previous year. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.

The minimum credit score for a traditional mortgage is often 680. If you have bad credit, other options are available.

Millennials average a credit score of 690, and Gen Zers come in at 680. For reference, the qualifying credit score for most conventional home loans is 620, according to Rocket Mortgage.

A 680 credit score puts you in a strong financial position, but there’s still room for improvement. By paying on time, keeping your credit utilization low, and monitoring your credit report, you can ...

The average credit score is 715, according to Experian data. A score in this range is considered good, and loan approval is likely for people with credit scores above 680.