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A new type of credit score bursts onto the mortgage scene
For years, lenders have used only the FICO score, from Fair Isaac Corp. — a metric that generally excludes such things as ...
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Refinancing for revamp: Tips and recommendations on strategic home improvements
Annual spending on home improvements has been down in recent years, but that’s expected to change in 2025 with a 1.2 percent increase in renovation spending, according to a report by the Joint Center ...
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Best Mortgage Refinance Lenders Of 2025 – Forbes Advisor
Explore the best refinance lenders to lower your rate. Compare top picks like Flagstar Bank, SoFi, Rocket Mortgage, and PNC Bank to find the right lender for refinancing.
‘Your phone is blowing up’: Congress moves to limit mortgage trigger leads
Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation ...
Black Homebuyers Still Struggle To Secure Mortgage Loans
Black homebuyers struggle with securing a mortgage loan and a new study found these challenges are unlikely to disappear ...
Auto Loan Refinancing Is a Thriving Business That Most Buyers Don’t Know About
Are you overpaying for your car? Auto loan refinancing is a thriving, overlooked financial strategy that could save you ...
Mortgage Rates Have Ticked Up After a 5-Week Decline—Is It a Blip or the Start of a Shift?
Mortgage rates just broke a five-week streak of declines, with some averages inching up from recent lows. Here's where ...
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Mortgage Applications Up As Rates Keep Heading Down
Mortgage application volume jumped last week as interest rates fell to their lowest level in three months, according to the ...