A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...

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TurboTenant reports tips for passing a rental credit check, emphasizing strong documentation and alternative options for ...

Let’s clear this once and for all—checking your own credit score—called a soft pull—does not hurt your score; compared to ...

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

In a win for credit bureaus and debt collectors, medical debt will be allowed to stay on your credit report after all. Last ...

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 ...

NewHomeSource reports that stronger credit scores in 2025 lead to fewer risky loans, ensuring a more stable housing market ...

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Dun & Bradstreet is a pillar in business credit reporting as thousands of companies rely on its data to make decisions each ...

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