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QualifyingJune 8, 2026· 7 min

Credit Score to Buy a House, What Lenders Review

A credit score matters when buying a home, but it is only part of the mortgage picture. Here is how lenders typically review credit and risk.

QualifyingApril 23, 2026· 11 min

FHFA's new mortgage credit score models: FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 explained

Federal housing agencies are rolling out FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 for mortgages, with a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pilot underway. Here is what is changing, what it means for borrowers, and what to do now.

QualifyingApril 8, 2026· 2 min

What credit score do you really need?

There is no single magic number. What matters is which loan program you fit into and what your full credit profile looks like.

QualifyingMarch 22, 2026· 2 min

What does pre-approval actually mean?

A pre-approval is more than a price ceiling. It is a structured review of your file that shapes how strong your offer looks.

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