The credit scoring agencies Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Experian are joining their competitor TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) in reducing their respective VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for 99 cents. Equifax said it will continue to offer free VantageScore 4.0 credit...
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week...
Two new reports offer a new glimpse into the factors driving today’s renter population. Experian (OTCMKTS: EXPGY) issued a survey that found nearly half (47%) of renters anticipate being ready to purchase a home within the next four years, with 67% looking to make...
Experian (OTCMKTS: EXPGY) is now providing the VantageScore 4.0 credit score for free to its US mortgage clients. The Costa Mesa, California-based company said it would offer a free VantageScore 4.0 indefinitely so lenders can evaluate using VantageScore during the...
The credit reporting agency Experian has updated its Experian Connect API platform with the addition of RentBureau Consumer Profile, which will allow consumers’ rent history and payment behavior to be factored into their credit scoring. The Costa Mesa,...