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Is Wells Fargo Getting Back Into Subprime Mortgages?

Wells Fargo says it's once again offering subprime mortgages to home buyers, considering applicants with credit scores as low as 600.

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Is Wells Fargo Getting Back Into Subprime Mortgages?

Is Wells Fargo Getting Back Into Subprime Mortgages?

Wells Fargo says it's once again offering subprime mortgages to home buyers, considering applicants with credit scores as low as 600.

Christine DiGangi

Do You Need 3 Credit Scores to Get a Mortgage?

Do You Need 3 Credit Scores to Get a Mortgage?

To get a mortgage these days, home buyers are typically required to have three credit scores. But what do you do if you don't have three credit scores?

Scott Sheldon

Could Your Credit Prevent You From Renting a Car?

Could Your Credit Prevent You From Renting a Car?

You’re all packed and ready to hit the road for your big trip. All you have to do is pick up the rental car. But there’s only one problem: Your credit.

Allison Martin

How Does Driving Affect Your Credit?

How Does Driving Affect Your Credit?

How you drive, whether you've had citations and more can indirectly affect your credit scores. Here's how driving and credit can be related.

Gerri Detweiler

Can PayPal Hurt Your Credit?

Can PayPal Hurt Your Credit?

If you use PayPal to send or receive money, and if you care about your credit scores, you might wonder - can PayPal hurt your credit?

Gerri Detweiler

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used Car?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Used Car?

Used car prices are at a four-year low, and prices are expected to drop even further. Is it a good time to buy a used car?

Christine DiGangi

I'm Terrified of Ruining My Credit Score

I'm Terrified of Ruining My Credit Score

“I’m terrified of ruining my credit,” a friend said to me recently. While it’s important to maintain strong credit, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Christine DiGangi

How to Monitor Your Credit After a Data Breach

How to Monitor Your Credit After a Data Breach

Sooner or later, you're likely to be affected by a data breach. Here's what to expect and what you should do if your data is compromised.

Christine DiGangi

Does Layaway Affect Your Credit?

Does Layaway Affect Your Credit?

The holidays are approaching, and stores are promoting their layaway plans. Should you consider it? And if you buy that way, will it help your credit score?

Gerri Detweiler

The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates

The States With the Highest Car Insurance Rates

The state you live in and how you drive can have a powerful effect on your car insurance rates. So can the way you use credit and pay off debt.

Christine DiGangi

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