The end of credit scores? The best ideas from Zillow’s Hackathon

The Seattle-based listing giant announced the three top innovations that emerged from its annual competition for students of historically Black colleges and universities. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

Equifax ‘coding issue’ possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores

A “coding issue” reportedly affected about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022. Continue reading

New study shows true impact of credit scores on mortgage rates

Digital mortgage marketplace OwnUp’s latest study revealed buyers with good credit scores can lose $40K in interest savings by failing to shop loan options. Continue reading

Low credit scores are biggest barrier for women, minority buyers

OJO Labs’ latest homebuyer survey found that Black homebuyers were three times more likely to have a credit score below 660, which inhibits access to down payment assistance programs and agent support. Continue reading

The Homebuyer Files: How rising rent convinced these 3 to finally buy

Two single mothers and one aspiring musician share how escalating rent costs pushed them to buy and build equity instead. Continue reading

Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now

Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans’ debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors o… Continue reading

Helping buyers find a home for the fam? Share these 7 tips

If you’re working with a buyer who’s in the market for a new house — whether it’s a starter home or their forever home — and has long-term plans to start a family, there are a few recommendations you should make to ensure that they make a smart decisio… Continue reading