CNBC Select reviews Navy Federal Credit Union, which offers VA loans and other zero-down mortgages for military families.

CNBC Select explains how to apply for a mortgage, from preparing financially and getting preapproval to undergoing the ...

A good credit score plays a critical role in home equity borrowing. Here's what borrowers should know for 2025.

You probably won't be much help as a private student loan cosigner if you have a 600 credit score. A 670 FICO score could ...

HELOC applications require a hard credit pull, which temporarily lowers your credit score. Closing a HELOC and carrying a big ...

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So you may need to bring more of your own cash to the transaction to compensate for your lower score. Finding the right mortgage lender when you have a low credit score can be tricky. Lenders ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates fell this week, but where they go next depends on inflation.

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.

Creditors and lenders use your credit score to determine how likely you are to pay your bills. Car insurers, however, use it ...

A new year means a fresh start, and there’s no better time to take charge of your credit. Whether you’re hoping to qualify for a better mortgage, get a lower interest rate or simply feel more ...

Need to know: On its website, Pennymac mortgage rates show FHA loan rates for borrowers with a credit score above the FHA minimum of 580. Of course, your credit score will determine your mortgage ...