Buying a car or applying for credit? To check your creditworthiness, lenders will look into your credit scores. You’re likely familiar with your FICO Score, but what’s your VantageScore and why is it ...

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Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

A credit report dispute is a formal process that allows credit account holders to rectify mistakes and inaccuracies in their credit reports. Since lending institutions and banks depend heavily on ...

A credit score plays an important role in determining the interest rate offered on a home loan. Borrowers with strong credit ...

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Lender requirements vary, but a higher score might increase your approval chances Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto loans, ...

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