Before we tell you how to get a free credit score, it’s important to know that all free scores and reports are not created equally. Most of these scores are merely estimates of your credit score. They ...

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 good credit score can help you in buying a home, starting a business or getting a car loan. CNBC Select explains how to get started building credit.

Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's ...

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

New VantageScore credit model now accepted for FHA and VA loans. Competition with FICO could help first-time buyers and veterans qualify. Free tools available to monitor and improve credit scores ...