What credit score do you need to buy a house?

A homebuyer with very good or excellent credit (780 to 850) taking out a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage for $400,000 will ...

Boost Your Credit Score: 5 Key Actions and Pitfalls to Avoid

Learn how to improve your credit score with these essential steps and pitfalls to avoid. Take control of your financial ...
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Understanding FICO Scores: How They Impact Your Creditworthiness

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Here's How Much Credit Scores Have Changed in Each State Over the Past 5 Years

Based on the data from Experian, here's a look at how much credit scores have changed in each state over the past half-decade ...

This map shows the average credit score by state. Where does yours rank?

CNBC Select takes a look at the states with the highest and lowest credit scores, and some tools to help improve your own ...