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Which Credit Score Do Mortgage Lenders Use? |
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courrege/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgage lenders typically evaluate a borrower’s creditworthiness using FICO Scores 2,…
Citi Custom Cash Benefits Guide
Key takeaways At 5 percent cash back on your top spending category (up to $500 each billing cycle, then 1…
High-Yield Savings Rates Today: April 28, 2025 | APYs Are Expected To Stay Elevated
Ganna Zelinska/Getty Images Key takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed the central bank’s independence, resisting political pressure to lower…
How Much Should I Have In Savings At Each Age?
Key takeaways It can be difficult to determine exactly how much you will need to save for retirement, but there…
How Do You Qualify for a Debt Consolidation Loan?
Key takeaways Before applying, check your credit score, calculate your debt-to-income ratio and know your current debt balances and payments.…
Rising Insurance Costs Impact Homeowners And Buyers
Key takeaways As the frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters increases, so too does the cost of homeowners…
Is It Possible To Have Too Much Available Credit?
Key takeaways As long as you don’t use your available credit to run up high balances, a lot of available…
What Happens To My Money If My Bank Is Robbed?
It’s an uneventful weekday, and you’re running a few errands during your lunch break. You decide at the last minute…
Getting A VA Loan While Deployed Overseas
Key takeaways Active-duty military members are eligible for VA home loans after serving for 90 straight days (181 days during…
What Are Secured Loans And How Do They Work?
Key takeaways Secured loans require collateral, like a car or home, while unsecured loans do not. Lenders may offer lower…
